Description
Japanese-inspired ramen noodle salad combines crisp vegetables and tangy dressing for a refreshing meal. Quick preparation and bold flavors make you crave this simple yet satisfying dish perfect for summer lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 packages ramen noodles, crushed (without seasoning packets)
Proteins and Nuts:
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Seasonings and Seeds:
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and toast crushed ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds until they develop a rich, golden color. Allow the toasted mixture to cool completely.
- Chop green and purple cabbage into thin, uniform strips, then combine with shredded carrots and finely sliced green onions in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Create the dressing by vigorously whisking vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a separate small container until thoroughly blended.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, ensuring each ingredient is generously coated by gently tossing the salad with a large spoon or tongs.
- Immediately before presentation, fold in the cooled, toasted ramen noodle mixture, distributing it evenly throughout the salad to maintain its crisp texture.
- Transfer to serving dishes and consume within 15-20 minutes to preserve the crunchiness of the toasted elements.
Notes
- Toast ingredients carefully to prevent burning, stirring constantly for even golden color and maximum crunch.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure balanced texture and consistent flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Prepare dressing ahead of time and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and intensify before mixing with vegetables.
- Substitute almonds with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for nut-free version, maintaining the desired crunch and nutty undertone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg