Tasty Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces broccoli florets (chopped small-med size)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli coleslaw mix (bagged in produce section of grocery store)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (kernels)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (any flavor, i use the 'oriental' flavor, reserve 1 seasoning packet for dressing)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (i use canola)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat butter and olive oil in large saute pan.
• 2 crush ramen noodles and add to pan along with almonds.
• 3 saute for approx 5-7 minutes or until noodles and almonds are lightly browned. set aside.
• 4 in very large salad bowl, combine broccoli, broccoli slaw and sunflowers.
• 5 add toasted noodle/almond mixture and toss.
• 6 make dressing by whisking together in a small bowl: vegetable oil, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and the ramen noodle seasoning packet.
• 7 pour dressing over salad and toss.
• 8 top with chopped green onions.
• 9 serve immediately for crisp noodle slaw, or refrigerate for one day for softer noodle slaw.