Sunflower Crunch Salad

Submitted by KayjaxE

"A nice crunchy cabbage salad with a tart dressing. I love coleslaw, but my husband does not like creamy dressings. This recipe has parts from many others, picked and chose to meet both our desires."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 big bowl
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup chow mein noodles, raw

directions

1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and onions. Split approximately in half.
2. Sprinkle salt, sugar, oil and vinegars over one half of vegetables. Stir well to coat.
3. Chill both the dressed and undressed salads for at least 30 minutes. The dressed salad should wilt and collect some liquid at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Mix the halves back together. Add sunflower seeds and chow mein noodles.
5. Serve immediately to retain crunch.