Ramen Coleslaw

Coleslaw is an awesome summer dish to serve at a backyard barbecue, family gathering or even supper-time with the family. The next time you have a craving to make an easy cole slaw recipe, why not try ramen coleslaw?

Serves: 4
Ingredients

* 1 bag (16-ounces) coleslaw salad mix (or 1 pound grated cabbage)
* 2 carrots, grated
* 2 ribs celery, chopped
* 1 small red or green bell pepper, finely chopped
* 3 green onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 package (3-ounces) ramen noodles
* 1/3 cup of sliced toasted almonds and sunflower seeds
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine coleslaw mix, carrots, celery, bell pepper, green onions and cilantro in a large bowl.

2. Mix oil, sugar, lemon juice and half of seasoning packet from ramen noodles in a small dish; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to combine.

3. At serving time, crumble ramen noodles and fold into salad along with almonds, sunflower seeds, salt and pepper.

4. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Notes

This recipe can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated.