Oriental Cole Slaw

Let me start by saying that I am NOT a big fan of mayo... so I don't usually enjoy cole slaw.  This recipe, however, does not have mayo... is fast, fresh, crunchy, and totally addictive!  My parents love it!  It comes together in a snap and is great for large crowds or pot lucks.  Since there's no dairy in it, you don't have to worry about letting it sit out.

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Ingredients:  Serves 10 - 12

• 1 (14 oz) pkg. prepared cole slaw, shredded
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• ½ cup sesame or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 pkgs. Ramen Noodles (remove seasoning packet)
• ½ cup green onions chopped
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar

 Tip - you could make this a complete meal with the addition of some cooked chicken!

Step-by-Step:

Melt butter in a skillet.  Crumble Ramen noodles and brown them along with the nuts and seeds. Cool and drain on paper towel.

4 Tbsp butter (1/2 cup)

2 packages of ramen noodles, broken up (discard flavor packets)

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup slivered almonds

Brown

Cool

Mix cole slaw mix and purple cabbage with onions and the cooled nuts and noodle mixture.

1 (14oz) package of cole slaw mix

2 cups shredded purple cabbage

1/2 cup chopped green onions

Browned noodles, seeds, almonds

Pretty, huh?

Dressing - Mix sugar, oil, soy sauce and vinegar in a jar and shake well!  Add the dressing to the slaw and toss at the very last minute!!!

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup canola oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp soy sauce

Now seal up the dressing components and find someone to shake-shake-shake them for you!  They will form an emulsion.

Dress the salad with the dressing just before serving so everything won't get soggy.

Tip - This recipe can easily be cut in half for a normal household.  This size (as written) works well for bringing to a party/event.  Serves 10 - 12

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Written Method:

Melt butter in a skillet.  Crumble Ramen noodles and brown them along with the nuts and seeds. Cool and drain on paper towel.  Mix onions, nuts and noodle mixture, cole slaw mix and the purple cabbage.

Dressing - Mix sugar, oil, soy sauce and vinegar in a jar and shake well!  Add the dressing to the slaw and toss at the very last minute!!!

Tip - This recipe can easily be cut in half for a normal household.  This size (as written) works well for bringing to a party/event. Serves 10 - 12