Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) coleslaw mix (or you can simply shred a head of cabbage)

2 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, other flavors are good too

1 bunch green onion, chopped

4 ounces sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

4 ounces slivered almonds, toasted

1/2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil will get solid in refrigerator) or 1/2 cup sesame (olive oil will get solid in refrigerator)

1/3 cup white wine vinegar or 1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda granular

Preparation

1

Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.

2

Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.

3

Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.

4

Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.

5

When ready to serve:.

6

Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!

7

Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.

8

NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!

9

Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.