PEANUT BROCCOLI SALAD

Peanut Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz pkg. broccoli slaw, chopped to bite size pieces
1 bunch green onions, cleaned and sliced some tops too
1/3 c canola oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
3 oz pkg. ramen noodles, crushed,( save seasoning pkg. for another time)
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c seasoned rice vinegar or white vinegar
1 Tbsp lite soy sauce
1 tsp dark sesame oil
1/2 c honey roasted peanuts
1/2 c honey roasted cashews, chopped slightly
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

1. Combine onions and chopped broccoli slaw in a large bowl. Heat 2 Tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds and crushed noodles. Cook and stir until noodles begin to turn golden brown. Add to broccoli mixture.
2. Whisk together sugar, vinegar, soy sauce,sesame oil and remaining canola oil in a small bowl. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture. Add all the nuts and red pepper,if desired. Toss until coated evenly.