Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Nanny's Asian Salad

I’ve had many requests for Nanny’s Asian Salad. It’s my Mom’s recipe. It’s a wonderful summer time salad and is very popular, which is why I take it to most parties. I’m finally breaking down and giving you the recipe. So don’t ask for it anymore. It is an easy recipe, but you don’t want to put the dressing on until you are ready to serve.

Ingredients:
1 bag of cole slaw mix (cabbage and carrots mostly.)
2 packages of beef raman noodles (uncooked)
1 bunch green onions, diced
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup cashews
1 cup oil
¼ cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar

Open the ramen noodles and place the seasoning packets aside. Now crush up the uncooked ramen noodles and add them to a large bowl. Add the cole slaw mix, green onions and the nuts. That’s right, you don’t cook the ramen noodles.

For the dressing: Mix the oil, vinegar, sugar and the seasoning from the two ramen noodle packages. HINT: I warm up the vinegar and add the sugar to it. This makes the sugar melt. When ready to serve, just add the dressing to the salad and toss. It makes a pretty large amount and typically it is enough for a good sized party.

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