My family and I love easy side dishes, especially kid friendly ones. We eat a lot of salads like coleslaw and potato salad so for dinner this week I decided to make a fun twist on our traditional coleslaw and add Asian flavors. Instead of the regular creamy dressing, I made a vinaigrette and then I added almonds, onions, and -get this- uncooked ramen noodles- for a crunch factor. It was a hit with the whole family and perfect for busy weeknight meals and potlucks.
Ingredients:
Makes 6 servings
- 1 (14 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
- 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Directions:
- In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, and almonds.
- Crush the ramen noodles into small pieces in the package then open and add on top of salad. Discard flavor packet.
- Pour the dressing on top and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss again before serving.
Start by making the dressing for the slaw with four simple ingredients.
I like using brown sugar in many of my sauces and dressings
instead of white sugar for a little less sweetness and a slight molasses flavor.
In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
I use prepacked shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots}
to save time but you could chop your own.
Add diced green onions to the slaw mix in a medium bowl.
Next add slivered or sliced almonds to the bowl.
Remember ramen noodles from your poor college student days?
I sure do!
Use one package of noodles and crush them up into bite size bites in the package.
Sprinkle the crushed up noodles into the slaw.
{Discard the seasoning pack}.
Pour the dressing on top of everything.
Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Toss again before serving.
This slaw is perfect for potlucks,
served in a large bowl or in small mason jars to take on a picnic or to lunch!
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