Description
Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad is a refreshing and flavorful Asian-inspired salad that combines crunchy toasted ramen noodles, nuts, seeds, and a tangy dressing with fresh cabbage and vegetables. It’s a perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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Ramen Noodle Mixture:
- 2 packages uncooked ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Salad:
- 1 small head green cabbage (shredded)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Toast Noodle Mixture: Break the ramen noodles into small pieces and spread them on a baking sheet along with the almonds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, green onions, and carrots.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the toasted noodle mixture to the cabbage and toss. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Let Sit: Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the noodles to slightly soften while retaining crunch.
Notes
- You can prepare the toasted noodle and seed mixture in advance and store it separately until ready to serve to maintain crunch.
- Add grilled chicken or edamame for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (with Oven Toasting)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
