If you think coleslaw is too healthy, then here’s a crunchy noodle salad recipe that will remedy that, but you’ll still find plenty of good nutrition in this delicious salad with Ramen noodles and toasted nuts. The great thing about this coleslaw recipe is that it’s easy to alter and it will still taste great. There are a lot of strong flavors in the salad, so add more of what you like and less of what you want to avoid. Over the years, we’ve really cut back on the amount of sugar we put in this recipe, but it still tastes great.
What You Need To Make Crunchy Slaw
Salad:
1 cup slivered ALMONDS
1 cup SUNFLOWER SEEDS
2 pkg BEEF RAMEN NOODLES (Check current prices for ramen noodles on Amazon.)
1 lb CABBAGE
3-4 GREEN ONIONS
Dressing:
2 Tbsp VINEGAR
¼ cup OLIVE OIL
¼ cup SUGAR
1 tsp SESAME OIL
some of the NOODLE SEASONING Package (to taste…add slowly…it’s strong stuff!)
…Also, add a bit of water to the dressing if you wish to thin it.
How to Make Crunchy Noodle Coleslaw
- Break up the ramen noodles while still in the packaging, and set aside the flavor pack after opening.
- In an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, on a baking sheet, toast the ramen noodles, nuts, and seeds. This will only take about 3-5 minutes; watch them closely as they toast, they will
burn quickly. Check current prices for slivered almonds on Amazon. - Set toasted items aside to cool.
- Combine the dressing elements in a small bowl and mix well. Adjust sugar, sesame oil, and noodle flavor pack to taste. Use the noodle flavor pack sparingly because it is a very strong flavor.
- Slice cabbage into narrow strips and desired lengths. I like to use at least two types of cabbage for a variety of colors, but use only one type of cabbage if you like.
- Chop up green onions. I chop the white bottoms finer than the green tops.
- In a large bowl combine cabbage and green onion.
- Add dressing and mix well.
- Add in crunchy toasted elements and toss with cabbage.
And that’s it.
Serve this crunchy slaw as a side dish, or even as an entree. If you’re making it for a pot luck, you can make the elements of the crunchy slaw in advance, and then combine them before serving.
I hope you enjoy this noodle and cabbage salad, and for a more traditional slaw dish, check out this Classic Coleslaw Recipe.
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