Shirley's Recipes

Servings: 10

1/4 cup granulated sugar\\

2 packages Top Ramen noodles, any flavor\\

Dash of ginger powder
1 (10 to 12 ounce) bag spinach leaves

Name: Potluck Spinach Salad
Key Ingredient: spinach
Preparation: brown; mix
Cuisine: Asian
Source: Leanne Van Horn
Food Group: vegetable
Meals: dinner, party, picnic
Courses: main, salad
Temperature: cold
Effort: easy
Prep. Time: :20
Elapsed Time: :20
Servings: 10

2 pkgs. Top Ramen noodles, any flavor
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Dash of ginger powder
10 to 12 ounce bag spinach leaves

Crush ramen noodles in bag. Remove seasoning packets and reserve for another use. Melt butter. Brown noodles, almonds and sesame seeds in butter.
For dressing, mix cider vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, soy sauce and ginger powder.
Just before serving, mix noodle mixture, dressing and spinach leaves.

Optional additions: 1 bunch chopped green onions; cooked chicken; mandarin orange segments or water chestnuts