Aunt Ernestines Oriental Salad Food

ORIENTAL SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cabbage, bean sprouts and onions in large bowl.
• In small bowl or dressing container, combine dressing ingredients. Mix well.
• Half an hour before serving add seeds and noodles.
• Ten minutes before serving add dressing.
• Stir to coat.
• Enjoy!

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet and throw away (or set aside for later use). Add the noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
• Saute while stirring frequently, until the noodle mixture is golden brown. Remove to a plate and let cool.
• Shred the cabbage and combine the cabbage and onions in a large mixing bowl. Add the noodle mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

AUNT ERNESTINE'S ORIENTAL SALAD

Steps:

• Shred cabbage.
• Toast sesame seeds and almonds.
• Break noodles uncooked into little pieces.
• Chopp green onions.
• Toss together.
• Mix dressing.
• Just before serving add dressing:.

AUNT ISSE'S SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix.
• Over medium heat, cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Add butter, stirring until melted and blended.
• Stir in Miracle Whip.
• Use this dressing on your favorite macaroni or potato salad.
• Chill salad until ready to serve.
• (I make my macaroni salad with shell or elbow macaroni, a small amount of onion, grated carrot, chopped celery, and sometimes, like my aunt, I add sliced green olives.).

BEST ORIENTAL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and blend at medium speed 3-4 seconds until celery is finely grated.
• This can be served immediately, but the flavors will blend better if refrigerated about an hour before serving.
• The fewer substitutions you have to make, the better, of course, but I've used each of these at one time or other, and still been happy with the results. Send me any other substitutions you've tried!