abuelita's california coleslaw

Name: Abuelita's California Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) shredded angel hair coleslaw; 1 package(s) chicken ramen noodles; 20 ounce(s) canned chicken breast, well-drained; 2 bunch(es) green onions with tops, sliced; 1/2 cup(s) slivered almonds; 1/4 cup(s) toasted sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds; ## DRESSING; 3/4 cup(s) sunflower or canola oil; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) rice vinegar; 1 package(s) seasoning from ramen noodles; 1 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper; 1 pinch(es) salt, to taste (optional)

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Susan Feliciano

Oak Ridge, TN

Updated on May 1, 2015

My mother-in-law brought us this recipe when she came from California to visit us in Tennessee. She said she actually got the recipe from a Tennessee friend, but it was given to her in California. So we have always called it her California Coleslaw. This is a great favorite at church picnics. VARIATIONS: You can use rainbow shredded cabbage (has purple cabbage and carrots in it); you can also make it vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using 2 packs of vegetarian Ramen noodles.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces shredded angel hair coleslaw
1 package chicken ramen noodles
20 ounces canned chicken breast, well-drained
2 bunches green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
DRESSING
3/4 cup sunflower or canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 package seasoning from ramen noodles
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 pinch salt, to taste (optional)

How To Make abuelita's california coleslaw

Step 1

Break the uncooked Ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the seasoning packet for the dressing. Toss noodles together with the cabbage, chicken, and salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

In a pint jar, combine dressing ingredients. Shake well. Pour over salad ingredients and stir well. Taste for salt and add if needed. The Ramen seasoning packet is usually quite enough salt for us.
Step 3

Refrigerate until serving time. Best prepared about 4 hours ahead as it gives the flavors time to blend. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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