Mandarin-Walnut-Romaine Lettuce Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 bunch broccoli florets only
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar (balsamic)
• 1 pkg. Ramen - chicken flavored
• 1/3 stick unsalted butter
• 1/3 bunch green onions
• 1/2 cup honey
• Salt & pepper
• Strawberries
• Mandarin oranges

Directions

1. Mix together: Liquids: 1/2 c. olive oil, 1/2 c. honey & 1/3 c. vinegar and add onions and broccoli - use as marinade.
2. Melt butter in cookie sheet, turn Ramen and walnuts over in this to coat and bake 12 minutes in 350 degree oven. Turn over at least twice while baking. Cool.
3. Add to marinade and vegetables about 10 minutes before serving.
4. Add strawberries and mandarin oranges in proportion to amount used. (I used 2 pints strawberries (cut in half) and 2 cans oranges.)

Notes

• Triple for a very large group (I fed 33 with 2 makings).

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