Ramen Noodles??

I bought ramen noodles for the first time since college...(Its not what you think!)

Yesterday we were invited to our sister-in-law, Anna's parents' pool for a cookout and swim.  We had a great time! All 4 cousins played in the pool.  Jackson and Josh enjoyed a paddle boat ride around the pond.  So fun! It makes me wish we could have 3 more months of summer! 

I was in charge of 'veggies' for the meal. I decided to try a new recipe, Oriental Salad. It was a big hit--I will definitetly make this again and again! Here is the recipe (adapted from the Junior League of Norman cookbook):

Oriental Salad

2 bunches romaine lettuce, chopped into thin strips

1 dozen strawberries, thinly sliced

1 can manderin oranges

1 c. walnuts

3 oz. pkg ramen noodles, broken apart

1/2 c. butter

--Mix fruit and romaine together;

Brown walnuts and ramen with butter and sprinkle into salad--

Dressing

1 c. EV Olive Oil

1/2 c. balsamic vinegar

4 T. soy sauce

2 T. Terryaki sauce

2 tsp. ginger

dash of pepper

1/2 sugar

----Shake it up really well in a closed container and pour over salad--