CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME VINAIGRETTE

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Crunchy Romaine Salad with Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup mandarin syrup, from canned mandarin oranges in light syrup
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant ramen seasoning
One .3-ounce package instant ramen noodles
1 cup sliced almonds
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
1 cup shredded carrots
One 10.5-ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 scallions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the mandarin syrup, vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger and ramen seasoning in a jar. Cover tightly with a lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator. Shake again before using.
  • For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, break up the ramen noodles into small pieces with your hands. Add the almonds and shake the pan to spread everything in an even layer. Bake until the ramen and almonds are a deep golden brown, 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl combine the romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges and scallions. Toss with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Top the salad with the toasted ramen and almonds. Serve immediately.

Julius Neba
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


David Duncan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sesame vinaigrette.


Jarral Ajk
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The sesame vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the crunchy romaine lettuce. This salad was a hit with my family and friends.


Md Nurjamal Jamal
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This was a delicious and easy salad to make. I will definitely be making it again!


Frederik karlsen
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This salad was the worst salad I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Rehmat ali Jutt
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This salad was a waste of time. The dressing was bland and the lettuce was wilted.


Off Icer
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I didn't really like this salad. The dressing was too overpowering.


Afaque Mirani
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste.


Mezo Funny
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good! The dressing was especially tasty.


Nikki Benn
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! I will definitely be making it again.


Aamir Malik
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover romaine lettuce. The dressing was also very tasty.


Josiah Sanders
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Loved this salad! The sesame vinaigrette was amazing.


suubi ivan
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This salad was so good! The romaine lettuce was crispy and fresh, and the sesame vinaigrette was the perfect complement.


lim01
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The sesame vinaigrette was a nice change from the usual dressings.


annasthesia okeke
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sesame vinaigrette.


Avik Gautam
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sesame vinaigrette was also very tasty.


Y'S YEAKUB DHALI
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and it really elevates the simple ingredients.


Tyler King
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This salad was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the sesame vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


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