Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces.
Combine the cabbage slaw mix, green onions, water chestnuts and broken ramen noodles.
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and dry seasoning packets from the ramen packages.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture approximately 2 hours before serving.
Add the sunflower nuts and cashews or slivered almonds just before serving.