Oriental Noodle Salad

Yield: 8 Servings

2 2.8 oz pkgs. baked ramen Noodle soup mix
1/2 c Slivered almonds
2 tb Sesame seeds
1 tb. oil
4 c Shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 c Shredded carrots
1 c Chopped scallions

 

Orange Sesame Dressing

Preheat oven to 350 F. Crumble ramen noodles onto a large baking sheet with sides. Discard seasoning packets (or save for another use). Add almonds, sesame seeds and oil; toss to coat. Bake for 10 mins. Stir, then bake 5 mins more or til noodles are golden brown. Let cool on pan on a wire rack. Just before serving, in large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots and scallions. Add toasted noodle mixture and Orange Sesame Dressing (recipe follows) and mix well.

Orange-Sesame Dressing

This sweet-and-sour dressing also makes great coleslaw.

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Combine orange juice, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and oil in a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake until the sugar has dissolved.

NUTRITION
Per tablespoon: 18 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 100 mg sodium; 21 mg potassium.