Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Sesame Noodle Slaw

Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 side dish servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1/3 cup salad oil
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 (3 oz.) package of chicken top ramen
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 of a medium head of cabbage, cored and shredded
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup julienned carrots


Directions
Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add almonds and sesame seeds. Stir continuously until lightly toasted and fragrant.

For dressing, combine oil, vinegar, soy sauce, seasoning packet from ramen noodles, sugar and pepper in a screw top jar. Cover and shake well.
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, green onions, carrots, toasted nuts, and broken ramen pieces. 
Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. 
Nutritional Information per Cup
Calories: 211
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 14 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g

Recipe adapted from: The New Cook Book, Bridal Edition


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