Crunchy Asian-Style Pasta Salad

Crunchy Asian-Style Pasta Salad

1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad classic pasta salad mix
1 package( 3 oz.) Oriental flavor ramen noodle soup mix
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup snow pea pods, string removed, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 can (15 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions:
1. Empty pasta mix into 3- quart saucepan 2/3 cup full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.

3. In a large bowl, stir together seasoning mixes from pasta mix and soup mix, sugar, oil, vinegar, water, and soy sauce. Add pasta, coleslaw mix, pea pods, almonds, and oranges; toss to combine.

4. Just before serving, coarsely crush dry noodles from soup mix; stir into pasta mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.