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Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe

This Asian-inspired ramen noodle salad is sweet and tangy, but the best part is the fantastic crunchy texture. Perfect for a potluck!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: ramen noodle salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 263kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (3 ounce packet) Ramen noodles (any flavor, flavor packet removed)
  • ½ cup chopped cashews
  • 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 4 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup sliced green onions

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the butter to a large skillet and melt over medium high heat.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Crush the ramen noodles in the package, breaking them apart into smaller pieces. Open the pack and remove the seasoning packet. Discard the seasoning or save it for another recipe.
    1 (3 ounce packet) Ramen noodles (any flavor, flavor packet removed)
  • Add the dry noodles to the melted butter and toss.
  • Add the chopped cashews and sesame seeds to the skillet and toss again, coating everything in the butter. Saute until the noodles are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool.
    ½ cup chopped cashews, 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Add the shredded cabbages, shredded carrots and green onions to a large bowl and top with the crispy noodles.
    4 cups shredded purple cabbage, 4 cups shredded napa cabbage, 1 cup grated carrots, ½ cup sliced green onions
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad.
    ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 3 Tablespoons honey, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Toss the salad in the dressing and then divide it between plates and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make the dressing a little spicy by adding ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Give the salad a fruity twist by adding 1 cup of mandarin orange slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3440IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg