Ramen Cabbage Salad

(Serves 8-10)

1/3 c. sliced almonds
1 head cabbage, finely chopped
6 green onions, sliced thin
2 (3 oz.) packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2/3 c. oil
2 tablespoons water
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Toast almonds on a cookie sheet in oven until lightly toasted. (Watch carefully, they can burn quickly.)
2. Mix cabbage and green onions in a large bowl.
3. Crush ramen noodles in the package. (Remove broth packets and set aside.)
4. To make dressing, mix oil, water and vinegar in a jar with a tight lid. Add sugar and 1 packet of broth mixture. Shake well. Taste dressing, and add more sugar if needed, as well as salt and pepper.
5. Just before serving, add crushed noodles and almonds to cabbage mixture.
6. Pour on dressing and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving: 235kcal, 25g carbs, 5g protein, 26g fat, 5g saturated fat, 269mg sodium, 4g fiber

Approximate cost per serving: $0.77-0.97