Asian Cole Slaw

My cousin Laura made this salad last summer and since then, I don't think a week has gone by without it being on our table! It's wonderful. All the flavors really compliment each other.

Asian Cole Slaw

1 package cole slaw (or broccoli slaw, which I sometimes use)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup sunflower kernels
2 packages ramen noodles (any flavor), broken into bite-sized pieces
2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Dressing: Mix together oil, sugar and vinegar. Set aside so sugar can dissolve.

Toast almonds, sunflower kernels and ramen noodles over medium heat in skillet with butter for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow to cool slightly.

In large bowl, toss cole slaw, green onions, almonds, sunflower kernels and ramen noodles. Just before serving, toss with dressing.

Note: You can add seasoning packet(s) from ramen to the dressing, but I like it just the way it is. The seasoning packets tend to have quite a bit of sodium, so I leave them out.

Picture courtesy of LA Times.

Enjoy!