Orange Slaw Ramen

A juicy twist on ramen slaw with mandarin oranges, cabbage, and a sweet sesame-orange vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1 ramen noodle brick, crushed and toasted
• 4 cups slaw mix or shredded cabbage
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments (drained if using canned)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. In a dry skillet, toast crushed ramen and sliced almonds over medium heat until golden and fragrant; cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine slaw mix or shredded cabbage and mandarin orange segments.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
4. Just before serving, toss cabbage mixture with toasted ramen and almonds, then drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
5. Serve topped with your choice of toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, wonton strips, edamame, cilantro, red chili, and orange zest.