Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad With Ramen Noodles (Vegetarian)

• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (coarsley broken, save the flavor package for another recipe)
• 1 cup peanuts (coarsley chopped, can use more)
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
• 6 -7 green onions, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper (sseded and julienned)
• salt and black pepper (optional and to taste)
• mandarin orange segments (any amount to taste)
• DRESSING
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

1. Set oven to 350 degreesPlace the broken noodles and peanuts on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown; cool to room temperature.
2. In a bowl place the coleslaw, green onions, red bell pepper, toasted ramen noodles and peanuts; toss to combine.
3. In a bowl mix the dressing ingredients together until well combined; pour over the salad, then toss to combine.
4. Top salad with mandarin orange segments.
5. **NOTE** do not add in the dressing until ready to serve the salad or the toasted ramen noodles will loose their crunch.

ramen noodles, peanuts, coleslaw mix, green onions, red bell pepper, salt, orange, dressing, white sugar, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, soy sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-mandarin-cabbage-salad-with-ramen-noodles-vegetarian-212769 (may not work)