My Favorite Oriental Coleslaw

Ingredients

 * I know there are other recipes for Oriental Coleslaw here. I mentioned in a thread on "everything else" that my local grocery store makes the best one I've ever tasted, and one of the girls behind the counter gave me the recipe!
 * 4 	packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles (reserve seasoning packets for dressing)
 * 1     bag coleslaw mix
 * 1 	(4ounce) bag sunflower seeds
 * 3 	bunches green onions, chopped
 * 2 	(4ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
 * 1/2 	cup vinegar
 * 3/4 	cup vegetable oil
 * 1 	cup sugar
 * 2 	tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl, break up ramen noodles into smaller pieces.
 * 2) Add coleslaw mix, sunflower seeds, green onions, and water chestnuts.
 * 3) Stir to combine.
 * 4) To make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar,  soy sauce and seasoning packets until combined.
 * 5) Pour over salad, toss well to make sure dressing is evenly distributed.
 * 6) If you want the noodles to soften, refrigerate overnight.