Asian Cabbage Salad

Tired of cole slaw and potato salad at backyard barbeques? This crisp salad recipe always gets rave reviews at parties!

Salad Ingredients*
1 head Napa cabbage
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 pkg. Ramen noodles, crushed

Dressing Ingredients*
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp. soy sauce

Directions
Melt butter or margarine into a nonstick pan. Brown almonds, sesame seeds, and crushed Ramen noodles on medium heat. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool. Cut cabbage into slivers, removing the white core. Toss with almonds, sesame seeds, and noodles. Add dressing and scallions just prior to serving to maintain crispness. Serves 6 to 8.

*I've made this a "healthier" recipe by baking, rather than frying, the nuts, sesame seeds, and Ramen noodles. Then I substitute the sugar with Splenda and use "lite" soy sauce.