Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad With Ramen Noodles (Vegetarian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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