Description
Crisp Asian-inspired ramen noodle salad delivers a tangy punch of flavor with crunchy vegetables and zesty dressing. Refreshing ingredients combine effortlessly, making this quick dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch that satisfies your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (946 ml) shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded carrots
Noodles and Nuts:
- 2 packages ramen noodles, broken into chunks
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) toasted slivered almonds
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sliced green onions
Instructions
- Shred the green and red cabbage into thin, delicate ribbons, then julienne the carrots into slender matchsticks, creating a vibrant, crunchy base for the salad.
- Crush the ramen noodle blocks into bite-sized fragments, releasing their crisp texture and providing a unique crunch to the dish.
- Finely slice the green onions on a diagonal, adding a sharp, fresh accent to the vegetable medley.
- Gently toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet until they turn golden brown and release a nutty aroma, enhancing the salad’s depth of flavor.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, and sugar in a separate container, creating a light, tangy dressing that will bind the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the reserved ramen seasoning packets into the dressing, stirring thoroughly to ensure a uniform distribution of spices and umami flavor.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage, carrots, noodles, green onions, and almonds, tossing gently to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
- For optimal flavor development, allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes before serving, letting the ingredients mingle and intensify their taste profile.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp cabbage varieties for maximum crunch and texture in your salad.
- Toast almonds carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning them.
- Adjust seasoning packet usage based on sodium preferences, using half or full packet for desired saltiness.
- Prepare salad just before serving to maintain noodle crispness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg