Oriental Bok Choy Salad

Adapted from my friend, Lynell

We received bok choy for our farmers market co-op a few weeks ago.  I had never cooked with bok choy before, but my friend suggested this recipe.  I am so glad I followed her suggestion!  It is definitely not a healthy salad but it is delicious!

Ingredients:

Oriental Bok Choy Salad 

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 bottle (1 oz.) sesame seeds
• 2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (broken up), do not use flavor packet
• 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
• 1 head  bok choy lettuce
• 2-3 green onions

Dressing 

• 3/4 cup veg. oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions: 

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sesame seeds, noodles, almonds, and sugar. Stir all the time until lightly browned. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Toss bok choy and onions together. Mix and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, break up the crunchy mixture. Add to bok choy and pour dressing over. Mix and serve.
• For the Dressing:  Mix all ingredients well and chill until ready to use.