130 | Peta’s Vegan College Cookbook
Ancient Japanese Noodle Secret Salad
T
he secret? It’s cheap, easy, and damn good.
1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 packages ramen noodles (seasoning packets not needed) 1/2 pound lettuce of your choice, shredded 1 (10-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained 1/4 cup slivered almonds
In a bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and oil to make the dressing. Nuke until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Mix well and let cool. Crush the ramen noodles in the packages, and then pour them into the salad dressing. Dump the lettuce on a plate or in a bowl, sprinkle the oranges and almonds on top, and top with the dressing/ramen mixture. Enjoy! Makes 2 servings.