Asian Slaw

Here is a great alternative to the traditional slaw recipes.

Ingredients:
1 lb shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 pkgs. crushed uncooked Ramen noodles (beef flavor)
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions:
- In a small bowl mix oil, sugar, vinegar, and Ramen seasoning packets.
- Refrigerate marinade for a few hours or overnight.
- Mix cabbage, carrots, sunflower seeds, and Ramen noodles in large bowl and pour marinade over the top.
- Toss together and serve.

Notes from a Kitchen of Reality:
- After making this recipe the first time, I quickly realized that the marinade makes a lot more than I think the recipe needs. I prefer a little less, so I scale back that part of the recipe by half when I make it. But try it and you decide.
- Bagged cabbage mixes can be substituted for fresh cabbage and carrots -- as well as broccoli slaw mix which we LOVE!!
- The marinade doesn't have to sit long if it's needed in a hurry-- just make sure the sugar and seasonings are well dissolved in the oil.
- A lot of people add slivered almonds-- but I've got the nut allergy so you won't find that here!