Crunchy Ramen Noodle Slaw

I'm not a gourmet food snob by any means--All the time I use cake mixes, jars of store bought pasta sauce, cans of crescent rolls, but ramen noodles are a different story.  I mean how can those little packs of noodles that cost maybe fifty cents taste good--Well they really don't, at least not when you prepare them like the package says.

Then there is this slaw.  First let me say, I only like coleslaw made with mayo.  To me that is just what coleslaw is--If it's made with a vinaigrette it's a salad.  Michael is always in charge of making the coleslaw when we have cookouts.  This is what he always makes.  He loves it.  Honestly I had never even tried it, just figured anything made with uncooked ramen noodles can't taste good.

But I figured Michael likes it, so I'll make it for him--after all I'm just grilling a hot dog for dinner, at least this will make it seem like really cooked, even though it extremely simple.

Come to find out--I love this slaw(salad) too.  It's my new favorite.

Michael always makes it in a 9x13-inch Pyrex dish, I'm not sure why, maybe because it's easy to fit in the fridge?  So that's what I'm making it in too, but you can use a bowl.

First you crumble the ramen noodles in the bottom of the dish, just like that.

Then it's really just a layering thing--almonds, sunflower seeds, green onions, then slaw.

Then the dressing--the seasoning packets from the noodles, cider vinegar, sugar, oil.  Then let it marinate for at least 8 hours, but overnight is better.

Crunchy Ramen Noodle Slaw

2- 3 oz packages beef ramen noodles
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2- 10 oz angel hair slaw
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil

In large bowl, crush the ramen noodles in the bottom.  Next layer almonds, sunflower seeds, green onion, and the slaw.  In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, and the seasoning packets from the noodles.  Pour over the slaw; cover and allow to marinate overnight.  Toss before serving.