Fumi Salad
Aunt’s Fumi Salad is an easy crunchy coleslaw salad made with mandarin oranges, toasted ramen noodles, peanuts, sesame seeds, and a sweet-and-tangy homemade dressing.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Small skillet
- Whisk
- Small bowl or mason jar for dressing
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained well
- ½ cup dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 package Oriental-flavor ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoon butter
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the ramen and peanuts.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broken ramen noodles and dry-roasted peanuts. Cook, stirring frequently, until the noodles are light golden and toasted.
- Add the seasoning.Sprinkle the ramen seasoning packet over the toasted noodle mixture and stir until evenly coated. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
- Toast the sesame seeds.Add the sesame seeds to a clean, dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch them closely. They can go from toasted to burnt pretty quickly.
- Make the dressing.In a large serving bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble just before serving.Add the coleslaw mix to the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Finish the salad.Add the toasted ramen and peanut mixture, toasted sesame seeds, and drained mandarin oranges. Gently toss everything together and serve right away for the best crunch.