SOUTH SEA SALAD

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This is one of my favorite salad recipes passed on to me from my friend Pam D. A wonderful light and crunchy salad. Great with seared Ahi tuna.

Provided by lillianes

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large head bok choy, chopped
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup sunflower seed kernels
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crumbled (flavoring packets reserved for other use)
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix romaine lettuce and bok choy in a large bowl; add almonds and sunflower seed kernels. Sprinkle crumbled ramen noodles over the lettuce mixture; add Mandarin oranges and toss.
  • Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together to dissolve the sugar until the mixture is smooth; whisk browned butter into the mixture.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 393.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Mafia black
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time.


Aashish Mandal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few pieces of pineapple and orange in my fridge, and this salad is a perfect way to use them up.


M Muavia
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


Md.Lutfor Rahman
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This salad was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Mary Sowah
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The salad was good, but I found the dressing to be a bit too tart for my taste.


Kim Luther
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This salad was a refreshing change from the usual mayonnaise-based salads. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly ripe. I will definitely be making this salad again.


beshah melese
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Meh.


Diesel Turner
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I've never been a fan of fruit salads, but this South Sea salad changed my mind. The combination of pineapple, orange, and coconut was divine. And the lime-ginger dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Kur Kronnixx
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Easy to make and packed with tropical flavors! The salad was a big hit at my last potluck.


Steven Gluck
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This South Sea salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of fresh pineapple, juicy oranges, and creamy coconut was simply irresistible. The dressing, with its tangy lime and subtle hint of ginger, perfectly complemented th