Ramen Noodle Cabbage Salad

Ingredients:

2 pkg. ramen noodles
1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 bell pepper-chopped
2 celery stalks-sliced
2 carrots-sliced
1/2 cup almonds-slivered
1/2 cup sunflower seeds-shelled
salt & pepper to taste

Dressing:

3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1-2 pinches ramen noodle flavouring from package(optional)

For a creamy dressing just substitute mayonnaise for the salad oil. Add more than 3/4 cup if needed.

Directions:

* Shred 1/2 cabbage with a grater, knife or food processor.

* Add the other vegetables, almonds and sunflower seeds.

* Mix salad well and set aside.

* Break up noodles and add to boiling water, cooking for about 2 minutes. Don't overcook.

* Drain and rinse under cold water in a colander, let cool and add to salad.

* Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl with a whisk or electric mixer.

* Add to salad, mix well and add salt & pepper to taste if needed.

* Cool in refrigerator at least 1 hour.

* This makes a good sized salad so if you have leftovers cover and keep refrigerated. This salad will keep well for a couple of days.