Crunchy Asian Salad

This salad is simply delicious! It's very light and refreshing. We had it with an Asian marinated pork tenderloin but it'd also be a great side dish with something spicy and southwestern. Serve a full cup of salad for a hearty side dish or a half of a cup for just a simple side note next to another side dish. Either way, enjoy!

Crunchy Asian Salad **
serves 8

1/3 cup canola oil

1/3 cup rice vinegar

3 Tablespoons Splenda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 package Ramen noodle soup mix, seasoning packet discarded

16 oz coleslaw mix, shredded

1/4  cup sliced almonds

1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

11 oz mandarin oranges in light corn syrup, drained

3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1. Whisk canola oil, rice vinegar, Splenda, salt and pepper together and set aside.

2. Break up Ramen noodles and combine with remaining ingredients. Toss to coat.

Nutrition (per 1 cup):

    162 Calories, 13g Fat, 9 Carbs, 1g Fiber, 2g Protein

    4 Weight Watchers Points+

** http://pointlessmeals.blogspot.com/2010/08/crunchy-asian-salad.html