Labor Day Picnic

We're invited to a picnic at my mom's house today. Cameron and the boys are going with, and at least some of my siblings will be there. I'm bringing a salad. The recipe is one that I'm including in the Autumn recipe tag book that I'm working on. I thought I'd share. It's by far the best thing one can do with ramen noodles!

Cashew Coleslaw

4 3-oz pkgs. Oriental-flavored ramen noodles with seasoning packets

1/2 cup butter

2 Tbsp. sesame seeds

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 Tbsp. oil

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 16-oz. pkgs. coleslaw mix

3/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts

3/4 cup cashews

1 bunch green onions, chopped

Coarsely crush noodles; set aside. Melt butter in a small skillet; saute noodles for two minutes. Add sesame seed; heat until golden, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let cool; cover in airtight container and refrigerate. Combine seasoning packets from ramen noodles with sugar, vinegar, oil, and pepper in in large serving bowl; add coleslaw mix, tossing well. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, combine ramen noodles, coleslaw mixture, peanuts, cashews and onion together; toss gently. Serves 12 to 16.

Happy Labor Day!

It's the last "day off" holiday before Thanksgiving