Oriental Salad

My mom's version.

½ - 1 head cabbage (sliced thin)
2 pkgs. Chicken flavored Ramen noodles (uncooked)
1 pkt. sliced almonds
3 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 large can Swanson chicken (white meat) drained
1 grated carrot
2 teaspoons soy sauce
½ cup Crisco oil
2 TBLS. Sugar
1 juice of whole lemon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

In a frying pan with just a little oil (to prevent scorching), toast very lightly the almonds and sesame seeds together, stirring the whole time, then set aside to let cool. Slice thinly the cabbage and place into bowl. Break up ramen noodles into cabbage, grated carrot and add chicken. I
In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, place oil, lemon juice, seasoning packets from the noodles, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix with whisk briskly for approximately 3 minutes. Add sesame seeds/almonds to mixture and mix very lightly. Whisk again the liquid mix and pour over salad mixing the dressing in a little at a time. Cover container and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Before serving, lightly toss mixture. ENJOY !!!