Sally's Napa Cabbage Salad

My sister introduced us to this delicious salad, made with napa cabbage, ramen noodles, and a special dressing. Napa cabbage gives it a firm, crisp texture that is essential. Any flavor of ramen is good--I prefer the chicken or Oriental.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 533 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crushed, with seasoning packet
• 1 medium head napa cabbage, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Toast sliced almonds on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix toasted almonds, napa cabbage, ramen noodles with seasoning packet, green onions, mayonnaise, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Step 4

Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl to make dressing. Pour over the salad just before serving.