CHINESE SALAD

(RECIPE POSTED BY DIANE LIZOTTE GRENIER)

1 Napa cabbage, chopped fine
5-6 shallots, chopped fine
1 cup of fresh mushrooms, chopped fine
1 pkg. Chinese noodles (Chow Mein)
1 cup slivered almonds (you can roast them in the oven)
1/4 to 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds (depending on the size of the cabbage)
1/4 to 1/2 cup sesame seeds (depending on the size of the cabbage)

Mix cabbage, the shallots and mushroom. Add the noodle and the rest of the ingredients. Mix with vinaigrette:

Vinaigrette:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup oil
4 tbsp. Soya sauce

Heat sugar and vinegar on low heat, stirring to melt sugar. Let cool. Add oil and Soya sauce, mix and add to salad.