Oriental Salad

Description

A crisp, crunchy oriental-style salad.

Ingredients

• 1 package Ramen noodles, broken into smaller pieces (discard seasoning packet)
• 1/4 c. butter or vegetable spread
• 1 c. pecans, chopped
• 1 medium head of Chinese Napa cabbage, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 c. snow peas, chopped
• 2 c. fresh bean sprouts, washed
• 1 c. fresh pineapple or mandarin oranges
• Dressing:
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 or 2 tbsp. soy sauce (to taste)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

• Heat a large frying pan to saute the ingredients in.

Directions

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Saute the noodles, butter, and pecans until lightly browned, then drain on a paper towel and set aside.
• Combine the noodle and pecan mixture with the remaining ingredients in a salad bowl.
• Toss with the dressing just before serving.
• Serve chilled.

Source

After dazzling us with this excellent salad, our good friend and excellent chef Joyce Carrier supplied this recipe after we begged for it.