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Sweet and Crunchy Salad

Name: Sweet and Crunchy Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.33333298563957 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; 0.5 cup sunflower seeds; 0.5 cup cashews

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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.

Recipe by Louise

Updated on July 14, 2022

6

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

612	Calories
31g	Fat
76g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 612
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 489mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 76g	28%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 47mg	233%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 417mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.