Asian Coleslaw Light

Description

This Asian coleslaw is lightened up a bit by using only 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a sugar alternative like Splenda to make this kid friendly, flavorful crunchy salad. Try it with white or balsamic vinegar, too.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package beef ramen noodles
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (e.g., Splenda ®)
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Place ramen noodles in colander; break into quarters. Pour boiling water over noodles to soften slightly. Use a fork to separate noodles. Rinse quickly with cold water; drain.
  2. Make a dressing by whisking together the flavor packet from the ramen noodles
  3. olive oil
  4. vinegar
  5. and sweetener in a bowl. Place the ramen noodles
  6. coleslaw mix
  7. green onions
  8. and sunflower seeds in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing over the coleslaw mixture and continue to toss until entire mixture is coated with dressing. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6

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