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Crunchy Asian Salad

Sweet dressing on a crunchy cabbage salad with toasted almonds, sesame seeds and ramen noodles. Gorgeous salad!
Course Salad
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 -16 servings
Author Allie Taylor

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 large head Napa or red cabbage sliced thin
  • 1 small head Romaine lettuce sliced thin
  • 2-3 large red peppers diced
  • 4 green onions diced (use the entire onion)
  • Crunchies:
  • 2 packages chicken flavored Ramen noodles crumbled
  • 1 chicken flavored seasoning packet from the Ramen noodles
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Dressing:
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove minced garlic or more if you love garlic

Instructions

  • Place all prepared vegetables in a large serving bowl.
  • Crunchies:
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add crumbled Ramen noodles and stir.
  • In two minutes, add almonds.
  • Watch the almonds closely as they are very easy to burn.
  • Salute 'til golden brown.
  • Add 1 packet chicken seasoning from Ramen noodles.
  • Mix well.
  • Add sesame seeds at the very end and stir 'til just golden.
  • Quickly remove from heat and cool mixture.
  • Dressing:
  • Separately, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Just before serving, toss salad, crunchies and dressing.
  • Serve immediately.