Crunchy Coleslaw

For all of us coleslaw aficionados, one can never have enough different coleslaw recipes.  I love 'em all....simple, fancy, creamy or vinaigrette.  This one has all those things I hold so important in a dish: taste, color, texture.

If you are going to keep this for any amount of time before serving, I would suggest keeping the coleslaw separate from the noodles/almonds/seeds and also from the dressing so you don't lose the crunch.  Wait until just before serving to mix it all together.

And I think this would make a fantastic Asian side dish by simply adding a bit of sesame oil to the dressing.  Yummm.

CRUNCHY COLESLAW

1 bag prepared coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
one package of chicken-flavored ramen noodles, seasoning package set aside
1/2 cucp toasted slivered almonds
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp distilled vinegar
salt, to taste (remember the seasoning pack is loaded with sodium)
1/2 tsp pepper
chicken-flavored seasoning package from the ramen noodles

Mix the coleslaw and green onion.  Set aside.

Break up the noodles from the ramen package.  Toss with the almonds and sesame seeds.  Set aside.

Mix the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt (if using), pepper, and contents of the seasoning package.

When ready to serve, mix everything together and toss with the dressing.