Fruity Ramen Salad

Dressing:

1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
dash of Tabasco

Salad:

1 package ramen noodles, any flavor
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained

In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and set aside.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions, and then drain and rinse noodles with cold water.

In a frying pan, lightly brown almonds and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly so almonds are coated in sugar.

In a bowl, mix ham, oranges, and noodles. Add dressing and toss to coat. Just before serving, add almonds and toss again. Makes 2 servings.