Napa Cabbage Salad With a Crunch

A nice refreshing salad for the summer. I do not care for coleslaw but this salad is wonderful. It does not have the heavy mayo base. The dressing also works wonderfully on a tossed green salad or steamed veggies.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-10

Ingredients

• SALAD

• 2  heads napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 2 (3 ounce) packages  ramen noodles, crunched
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup  sunkist almond accents  sliced almonds (flavor of your choice)

• DRESSING

• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, cider vinegar, sugar, canola oil, pepper and ground ginger and simmer for 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat and refrigerate.
3. In a small saute pan, heat oil over low heat and add noodles, sesame seeds and garlic; stirring frequently, cook until golden brown.
4. In a large salad bowl, toss the noodle mixture and sliced cabbage together.
5. Add dressing and sprinkle with the Almond Accents.