Description
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a quick and flavorful dish combining crispy toasted ramen noodles, fresh veggies, crunchy almonds, and a tangy, slightly sweet soy-based dressing. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
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- 2 packs ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or any neutral-tasting oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ramen noodles: Begin by breaking the ramen noodles into small, bite-sized pieces while still in their packaging. Discard or set aside the seasoning packets for another use.
- Toast the ramen noodles: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the broken ramen noodles. Toast them, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large salad bowl, combine the toasted ramen noodles, shredded napa cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced toasted almonds. Toss gently to mix all ingredients.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, canola oil, remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger paste, finely minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss the salad until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve and garnish: Garnish the salad with additional sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and sliced almonds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To save time, you can purchase pre-shredded cabbage and carrots from the store.
- Adjust the dressing sweetness by adding more honey or less if you prefer a savory salad.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance, but for best texture, add the toasted noodles just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
