Crunchy Romaine Toss

Takes: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup stevia (all natural and zero calorie sugar substitute)

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce

sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken

2 tablespoons organic butter or coconut oil

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 small head romaine lettuce, torn

4 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.