Oriental Cabbage

Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
flavor packet from oriental-flavored top ramen noodles (reserve raw noodles for salad)
salt and pepper, to taste

Combine above ingredients in leak-proof container at least one day in advance. Shake well. Refrigerate, occasionally re-shaking to blend flavors and sugar.

Salad:
2 tblsp. sesame seeds, toasted and completely cooled
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and completely cooled
1 pkg. raw top ramen noodles, crushed
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1 1/2 pkg. shredded cabbage/slaw mix

Mix cabbage/slaw mix with green onions. Just before serving, add sesame seeds, almonds, and noodles. Shake dressing and stir if needed to completely combine sugar. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Note: May substitute 1 head green cabbage, 1/2 head purple cabbage, and 2 medium shredded carrots for cabbage/slaw mix.

Only make what you'll eat - this salad does NOT keep well once dressing has been added.

A potluck favorite! Make a double batch, and you still won't have to worry about bringing home leftovers.