Oriental Salad!
Sometimes I just crave something savory with a slightly sweet, slightly tangy and that’s full of zip. Well, this Oriental Salad seriously meets the need. It’s simply that sweet and sour thing going on with this salad. Nice.
Perfect made the day before, because It’s one of those dishes that get better when you let it marinade for several hours, just remember to wait and add the crispy noodles just before serving. It’s so simple to make and a great take along to any picnic or party.
I have to admit, my one vice with this recipe, is that I could drink the dressing straight. Yup, it’s crazy tasty good! So flavorful and screaming eat me now. Just make sure to grab your fair share before anyone else gets their paws on it …. as you run for the hills, fending off the party goers.
Don’t forget to save your noodles to make this incredibly flavorful lunch, DIY Thai Coconut Chicken Pot Noodles!

Oriental Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 lb bag already shredded Cole Slaw
- 1 cup Slivered Almonds toasted
- 2 cup Sunflower Seeds toasted
- 2 bunches Spring Onions diced
- Chow Mein Noodles (about 1/3 - 1/2 of a 5 oz can) the crunchy ones in the can
Dressing:
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- ½ cup Canola Oil
- 2 Tbls Sugar
- 2 Tbls Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 packs of Ramen noodles soup mix 1 Chicken flavored and 1 Oriental flavor, using only the seasoning packets from each soup mix.
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, over medium low heat gently toast the Almonds and Sunflower Seeds until just starting to turn golden, but don't leave them for a minute because they can burn easily.
- In a large bowl, add the shredded Cole Slaw, toasted Almonds and Sunflower Seeds and diced Spring Onions.
- In another small bowl, mix together the Oils, Sugar, Vinegar and only the seasoning packets out of the Ramen noodles soup mix. Mix well and set aside.
- Generously drizzle the dressing over the salad and blend in well.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving toss in about half of the can of Chow Mein crunchy noodles and give it another good toss and serve.
Notes
Fresh bites, cozy vibes 😎
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