Sweet 'N' Sour Tossed Salad Recipe
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Sweet 'N' Sour Tossed Salad

By: Dolores Brignac 
"Dolores Brignac's family was skeptical the first time she served this unusual salad-but one taste convinced them it was a winner. 'Now when I bring it out, everyone digs in and cleans their plates,' she pens from Braithwaite, Louisiana."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 14 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning envelope for another use). In a skillet over medium heat, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, broccoli, tomatoes and onions. Place dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Add dressing and noodle mixture to salad; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by mzwilliams Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is simply fabulous. I didn't have any cherry tomatoes so I cut up one large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by Sugar8184   view full review
Very yummy salad. I cut down on the butter (probably by half) to saute the walnuts and noodles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom   view full review
Great salad! I made a few changes to cut fat and sugar: I used olive oil instead of vegetable...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by zacsmom   view full review
My family LOVES this. I made more than enough for all of them and yet they still finished it!....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Marci L.   view full review
Fabulous! I have used this recipe for several different functions and get compliments all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Cora   view full review
I served this salad last night for a B-day party for my brother-in-law. This salad is really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Ruth   view full review
Took it to a Super Bowl Party and it was very well recieved. I had to hand out recipes the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2012 by north8ca   view full review
the dressing is much too sweet, needs major tweeking
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by KHolmgren   view full review
I made this for a group of 8 people for a large dinner. It was a hit!! Even the guys who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by JFD   view full review
It was very good. Some reviewers were saying it's too sweet, but I think it might not be...

 

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