- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce and the broccoli; set aside.
- In a large baking pan, combine saimin noodles, saimin seasoning, and nuts, dot with butter.
- Bake for 3 minutes, remove from oven and stir.
- Continue baking and stirring mixture in 3 minute intervals until slightly brown (watch carefully to avoid over-browning).
- Cool; set aside.
- Combine dressing ingredients; toss with lettuce mixture and topping mixture.
- Garnish with chicken and mandarin oranges.
Makes 12 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including garnishes or salt to taste):
350 calories, 28 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18g sugar, 4 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (including garnishes but not salt to taste):
500 calories, 36 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20g sugar, 19 g protein