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Ingredients
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- 2 3-ounce packages ramen noodles, crushed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups sliced almonds
- 2 pounds tri-color cole slaw
- 8 ounces fresh snow peas, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
- 8 ounces diced water chestnuts, drained
- 4 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Toast the crushed ramen noodles and sliced almonds in vegetable oil until golden brown for about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together vegetable oil, sugar, lemon juice, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the salad by mixing cole slaw, snow peas, bell peppers, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Add the toasted noodles and almonds to the salad, and pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Watch the noodles and almonds closely while toasting to prevent burning.
Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors.
Adjust the dressing sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0