Ramen Noodle Crunchy Coleslaw

serves 6

• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup of oil
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds - toasted
• 1/2 cup of almonds - sliced and toasted
• 4 green onion - white part only
• 1 bag of coleslaw mix (16 ounces)
• 1 package of Ramen noodles - chicken flavored

Dressing:
In a jar, mix together the sugar (OR sugar substitute), pepper, vinegar, oil and chicken flavor packet from the Ramen noodles. Set aside.

In a dry fry pan toast the almonds and then the sesame seeds.

Clean and slice the white part of green onions into small rounds, discarding tops.

Combine in a large bowl the coleslaw mix (OR 6-8 cups of shredded cabbage), sliced green onion, toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Crumble the dry (uncooked) Ramen noodles on top of the cabbage. Gently mix everything together.

Just before serving toss the salad with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Serves 6 as a hearty side salad (or makes 4 generous servings as a main salad)

Adapted From: Mary Sutherland