cabbage salad with ramen noodles

Name: Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 (3 oz) package(s) chicken flavored ramen noodle soup; 1 medium cabbage head cleaned and shredded or a bag of pre-chopped slaw mix; 1 bunch(es) green onions; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable or canola oil (your preference); 6 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; - soy sauce to taste (optional); 1/4 cup(s) unsalted sesame seeds; 3-4 tablespoon(s) unsalted sunflower seeds; 2 (2.5oz) package(s) almonds, slivered; - salt and pepper (to taste)

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debbie cumbow

gahanna, OH

Updated on Oct 13, 2013

I got this from a dear friend who serves it at most of her get togethers. It's always a big hit. But I never imagined how easy it really is!

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Make it Your Own! Use the basic recipe, then add more or less veggies to your taste and PRESTO! You have your own creation!

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield approx 10-12 people

Ingredients

2 (3 oz) packages chicken flavored ramen noodle soup
1 medium cabbage head cleaned and shredded or a bag of pre-chopped slaw mix
1 bunch green onions
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil (your preference)
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- soy sauce to taste (optional)
1/4 cup unsalted sesame seeds
3-4 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
2 (2.5oz) packages almonds, slivered
- salt and pepper (to taste)

How To Make cabbage salad with ramen noodles

Step 1

REMOVE flavor packet from both soup mixes. RESERVE both packets.

Step 2

BREAK up the Ramen Noodles into bite size pieces and SET ASIDE
Step 3

TOSS together cabbage, green onions and sesame seeds in a bowl.
Step 4

WHISK together one packet of the soup flavor, oil and vinegar NOTE: you may add some or all of the second packet if you want more seasoning DRIZZLE over the cabbage mixture and TOSS
Step 5

COVER and CHILL for 1 hour
Step 6

COAT a pan with non-stick spray or you may use a small amount of oil if you choose
Step 7

SAUTE noodles and almonds over medium heat until lightly browned
Step 8

REMOVE from heat DRAIN on a couple paper towels to remove excess oil and allow to COOL
Step 9

STIR the noodles and almonds into the cabbage mixture
Step 10

SERVE chilled and keep chilled throughout the event.
Step 11

NOTE: This salad is best if made no more than an hour before guests arrive. The crunchiness will remain for a few hours but can't be held overnight as the noodles obsorb the moisture and get soggy.
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