1/3 c. rice vinegar
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame seed oil
1 tsp. hot chili paste (if desired)
1 tsp. powdered Ramen soup seasoning
1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted

SALAD:

2 pkgs. instant Ramen (beef, pork or chicken flavor)
1/2 lb. cooked lg. shrimp, peeled, deveined and diced (I use the sm. salad shrimp)
2 c. finely shredded purple cabbage
2-3 thin green onions, smashed flat then shredded
1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
2-3 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves, shredded

Prepare dressing by mixing together all ingredients - then set aside.