A Crunchy Ramen Spinach Salad with a hint of sweetness from dried cranberries. This makes a wonderful main course and will use up that big bag of spinach you have in your fridge.
2stalksgreen onionschopped -or- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
Crunchy Ramen Topping:
1packagechicken flavored ramen noodlesCrush the ramen noodles. The seasoning packet is used 1/2 for toasting with noodles, 1/2 for dressing
1/4cupunsalted butter
1cuppecanschopped
Dressing:
1teaspoongarlicminced
1/2packetchicken seasoning
1/2cupvegetable oil
1/4cupsugar
2Tablespoonsvinegar
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a saute pan, toast the crushed ramen noodles and pecans with the butter and 1/2 package of the chicken seasoning included in the ramen noodles. Save the remainder of the chicken seasoning for the dressing.
For the dressing: Shake well and add to salad just before serving.
In a large serving bowl, toss the dressed spinach and romaine with the toasted ramen mixture. Top with bacon, cranberries and green onions. Toss lightly and serve.