Big Crunchy Salad

This has become a staple dish at our annual IT potluck. It also makes an annual appearance at Brizendine Christmas Eve dinner.

Salad:
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 head Nappa cabbage (I prefer purple cabbage for the color)
1 red pepper
(Chop as much of the above ingredients as is needed for number of people.)

1 package Ramen noodles – chicken flavor
1 small package sliced almonds
1 tbl butter

Crush noodles. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and brown noodles and almonds. Stir continuously – you may need more butter. Right before mix turns light brown, add chicken flavor packet. Stir a few more minutes until light brown and crunchy.

Dressing:
(Mix together and shake or whisk)
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 T. black Pepper
1 T garlic powder.

Toss all three together just before serving.