JAPANESE CABBAGE SALAD 
1/2 c. sliced or slivered almonds, roasted
2 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 head med. shredded cabbage
1 pkg. fresh or 1 can bean sprouts
1 can fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1/4 c. chopped green onions
3 oz. pkg. instant noodles, broken up
1/2 pkg. chow mein noodles

DRESSING:

Seasoning from pkg. of noodles
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar or honey
1/2 tsp. pepper

Roast almond, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Combine cabbage, bean sprouts in large bowl. Add mushrooms, onions, and sunflower seeds. Add toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Combine broken noodles and chow mein noodles. Top with dressing.

Note: Noodles come in 3 ounce packages of instant noodles found in soup section.

Dressing: Empty 1/2 of seasoning packet from box of noodles into small bowl; add oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar or honey. Mix

Taste and add remaining seasoning packet, salt and pepper as desired (you may not need any more). Put into container and shake. Dressing can be made ahead of time; chill. Pour over cabbage and noodle mixture just before serving. You may top with dry Chinese noodles or chow mein noodles.

 

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