Broccoli Slaw Salad With Ramen Noodles

This sweet, crunchy salad uses bagged broccoli slaw as a base so it is very quick to put together. For best results you should refrigerate for about 6 hours prior to serving to soften the noodles so make sure to plan ahead and make it the night before or first thing in the morning.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 2 (3 ounce) packages  ramen noodles, beef flavored packets reserved
• 1 (16 ounce) package broccoli, slaw
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag combine the sugar, vinegar, oil and flavor packets, shaking well to mix.
2. Add the broccoli slaw, shaking well to coat.
3. Break the ramen noodles apart by hand into bite size pieces over the broccoli slaw mix. Shake well to mix the noodles with the dressing and slaw.
4. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, shaking the bag occasionally to redistribute the mixture.
5. Just before serving transfer the salad to a serving bowl and toss in the almonds, sunflower seeds and mandarin oranges.