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Grandma Mildred's Nutty Broccoli Salad

5 from 1 vote
Crisp broccoli and onions, toasty almonds and sunflower kernels, topped with a sweet and tangy dressing. Olives bring a great flavor and texture to the dish and the ramen noodles bring even more crunch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package ramen noodles chicken flavored, seasoning reserved
  • 1 package broccoli slaw mix 16 oz.
  • 2 cups green onions sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can ripe olives 6 oz, drained and halved
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds toasted
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 packet chicken ramen noodle seasoning

Method
 

  1. Set aside the noodle seasoning packet: crush the noodles and place in a large bowl.
  2. Add the slaw mix, onions, broccoli, olives, sunflower seeds, and almonds.
For the dressing:
  1. In a jar with a tightly fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, and the contents of the seasoning packet. Shake well.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.