SWEET AND CRUNCHY SALAD

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This is an easy and delicious summer salad. I usually double the recipe for parties. You can also use oriental flavored ramen noodles, if you like.

Provided by Louise

Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo

Time 2h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup cashews

Steps:

Place noodles in a bowl of warm water and soak for 15 minutes or until soft.
Whisk together the oil, sugar, vinegar and seasoning packs.
Drain the noodles and combine in a large bowl with the coleslaw, oranges, water chestnuts, green onions and sunflower seeds.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Add cashews before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.7 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 32.8 g