Crunchy Oriental Salad Recipe

Last night I got together with my brothers,and my parents for a family dinner. I was responsible for bringing salads and rolls. I decided I wanted to try out a couple of new salad dishes.I chose to do an Oriental Salad and a Pesto Salad. To my surprise it was very easy and quick. I am always hesitant to try new dishes for the fact that I think it is going to take all day for me to make. I am someone who needs things to be quick and easy. I do not have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. I wanted to share with you how to make a Crunchy Oriental Salad...It is so yummy. I got hooked on it when my sister in law made it a couple of months ago.

 Salad Dressing Ingredients that you will need:

1/2 Cup of Sugar

2 package of  Ramon Noodle Oriental Package with "season Packets" in them. If you want more flavoring in your dressing you can add more seasons. Just look on the back of noodles and it will tell you whats seasons are in the packets.

1/3 Cup of White Vinegar

1 Small Lime( Juiced)  and 1/3 Cup of Orange Juice (Freshly Juiced)

Sesame Oil to tasted. I used at least 2 tbs.

Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until sugar and season is dissolved. I then put my dressing in a jar and chill it until I am ready to serve.  Note that when you are ready to pour your dressing on your salad just shake bottle well then pour.

Ingredients for your Salad:

1 Large Bag of Coleslaw

If you do not want to use a pre-made mixture of salad, you can use 1 medium head of cabbage- thinly chopped or shredded and into desired size. 2 cups of red cabbage- thinly chopped and one cup of chopped carrots.

3 Green  Onions chopped and diced.

1/2 Cup of almond slivers ( you can pre-roast these if you like)

1/4 Cup of Sesame Seeds

1/2 teaspoon of salt or sprinkle desire amount in dressing mixture

2 package of uncooked Ramen Noodles Chopped up

I Put the Ramen Noodles in a plastic bags and smash it with a spoon. No mess.

How to put your salad together:

Combine chopped up Salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Pour on 1/2 of Dressing and mix well. Sprinkle on your almonds and crunched Romen Noodles and mix. Add more Dressing to desired taste, texture and consistency you want.

Please note that you might not want to add dressing until you are ready to serve. Noodles will get soft when sitting in the dressing.

I was very surprised how simple and easy this salad was to make. I know that I will be making this for my family for years to come. It is yummy and delish!!! I hope you will try.

Severing size at least 10