Crab Or Chicken Salad Coleslaw
You will love this tangy (but slightly sweet) one-big-bowl salad. great as a potluck or picnic carry-along, too.
Steps
Toast nuts and seeds in a cast-iron frying pan on medium heat or in the oven -- until golden-brown.
Set aside to cool.
Break ramen noodles into small pieces.
Set aside until just before serving time.
In a large bowl , combine coleslaw , lettuce , onion and crab.
Mix dressing ingredients and the seasoning packet in a pint jar or other container with a lid.
Stir or shake until sugar is mostly dissolved.
At serving time: add nuts and noodles to the salad.
Toss well.
Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Leftovers: this salad is really good the next day too , but the ramen will have lost its crunchiness -- so add another packet of broken ramen noodles.
Large family / potluck option: add two packets of ramen noodles to stretch it a bit further.
Substitutions: switch out the crab for some cooked chicken breast chunks or even shrimp ! add a few tablespoons of finely minced green bell peppers.
Use scallions instead of a large onion.
Ingredients
slivered almonds, sesame seeds, chicken-flavored ramen noodles, coleslaw mix, lettuce, onion, imitation crabmeat, canola oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper