Asian Napa Salad with Ramen Noodles & Mandarin Oranges

 

Ingredients:

• 1 Napa cabbage, shredded
• 3 T. butter
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup oil
• 3 T. soy sauce
• 5 green onions, sliced fine
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 2 packages ramen noodles, crushed
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 chicken breasts (cooked and cooled) optional
• 1 small can mandarin oranges
• Carrot slivers (optional)

Directions:

1. Saute' almonds and  broken up ramen noodles in butter until they start to brown. Add sesame seeds. Stir constantly until brown and crisp.  Set aside.  
2. Mix cabbage and onions in serving bowl; 
3. In separate container mix oil, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar.  Shake well. 
4.  Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving time.  
5. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and chicken.  
6. Add noodle mixture and toss just before serving.  Sprinkle with mandarin oranges and carrot slivers. (optional)

I love this salad..crunchy, fruity and the sauce brings all the flavors out...