Don’s Oriental Cabbage Salad
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Don | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and vibrant cabbage salad featuring crunchy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 0 mins | 8 hours | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Jar or bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | Cole Slaw Mix | with carrots |
| 1 package | Ramen Oriental Noodle Soup Mix | Original flavor, uncooked |
| 1 bunch | Green Onions | thinly sliced |
| 1 package | Almonds | sliced, toasted |
| 1/2 cup | Sunflower Nuts | optional |
For the Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Olive Oil | or vegetable oil |
| 1 tablespoon | Sesame Oil | none |
| 1 package | Seasoning packet | from Ramen soup mix |
| 1/3 cup | Sugar | none |
| 1/3 cup | Vinegar | none |
For Chicken Salad Variation
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 package | Tyson Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets | cooked and sliced |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
- The night before, combine the 3/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 package seasoning packet from ramen soup mix, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup vinegar in a jar or bowl. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Assemble and Serve
- Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the 1 pound cole slaw mix, 1 bunch green onions, 1 package sliced almonds, and 1/2 cup sunflower nuts.
- Break up the block of uncooked Ramen noodles and add them to the salad.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to combine until evenly coated and crunchy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad is best when the dressing is made the night before and the salad is tossed just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
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