Apple Oatmeal Baked Breakfast

Crunchy Raman Noodle Salad

16 ounces shredded coleslaw mix
1 bunch green onion, sliced with tops
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup cashew halves
1/2 cup slivered almond
3 ounces oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, reserve seasoning packet
1/4-1/2 cup grated carrot
1 apple, with peels, diced
1/2 cup sweetened cranberries
1/2-1 cup seedless cucumber, quartered, peels on
1/2-1 cup sugar snap pea, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup radicchio, for color (optional)
2 grilled chicken breasts, 1/2 per person

Dressing

seasoning packet from soup
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar or 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar


Directions:Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

1 Mix all veggies, nuts and fruits together.
2 Break up DRY noodles (**do not boil) and add to veggie mix before serving.
3 At this point you can refrigerate overnight.
4 Toss with dressing, serve and top with chicken or shrimp, if desired.

Tri-tip

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, smashed with 1/2 teaspoon salt, (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1 heaping teaspoon black pepper
1 lb. tri tip steaks

Place all ingredients except steak in a bowl and mix until smooth. Place steak in zip top bag. Pour in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Preheat grill or broiler for medium hot cooking. Grill steaks about four minutes per side for medium rare.