RECIPE - Spa Salad (courtesy Diane)

I love this recipe, Diane (Mark's Sis) turned me on to it about a year ago and I just can't believe how good it tastes.  With the ingrediants you just wouln't think it would be good - but acutally it is like the perfect marriage, it just works!  Make it the night before an event, because it needs a day to "mingle."

1 pckg broccoli slaw
1 pckg hot n spicy peanuts
1 pckg dried cherries or cranberries
1 pckg ramen noodles (not cooked)
canola oil
balsamic vinegar

Mix together broccoli slaw, about 1 cup peanuts, 1/2 to 1 cup cherries/cranberries, 1 pckg DRY ramen noodles broken up into small pieces (throw away the seasoning pack).  Add about 2 tbsp oil and 4 tbsp vinegar, enough to coat mixture and toss.  Store overnight to mingle and serve.  Good after a couple hours if you don't have time to do overnight.

This is a great healthy option for bringing to a party!  People look at it weird, usually try it and then the bowl is gone.

I recently made a new variation on this that wasn't too bad to fit in with my diet.  I took out the noodles and did pecans instead of peanuts.  Not bad, not bad!  I could see how you could do some different variations depending on your tastes.  Plus, I can't stand broccoli, so I get a version of it in this salad.  :)