ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW

ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW
Potato salad is wonderful and so is coleslaw, but sometimes your taste buds just scream for something different.  Olivia found this variation of an Asian slaw at www.allrecipes.com and it is a winner.  The ramen noodles give it a great crunch and texture while the green onions and sesame seeds lend the Asian flair.  Almonds deliver taste and texture while the sugar, oil and vinegar round out a yummy dressing.  Try this with just about anything this summer.  You will be glad you did.
-Enjoy

ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup, seasoning packets discarded
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Crush the ramen noodles into small pieces; stir the crushed noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds into the butter. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy, 8 to 10 minutes; allow to cool completely.
4. Toss together the coleslaw mix and the green onion in a large bowl.
5. Whisk together the salad oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, in a separate bowl; stir the noodle mixture into the dressing. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.