Ramen Noodle Salad
Basic packets of ramen noodles are repurposed into a crunchy Asian-inspired salad with ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and almonds, in this Ramen Noodle Salad recipe. Ready in 20 minutes!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 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
For the 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
- Begin by breaking the ramen noodles into small, bite-sized pieces while still in its packaging. Discard or save for another use the seasoning packets that come with the noodles.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the broken ramen noodles to the skillet. Toast the noodles, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, canola oil, the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger paste, finely minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish the salad with additional sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and sliced almonds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2.002IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg