Napa Cabbage Ramen Salad
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4.6
Napa Cabbage Ramen Salad
Description
Napa Cabbage Ramen Salad features thinly sliced Napa cabbage and finely chopped onion as a crisp base. Dry ramen noodle seasoning is mixed with neutral oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and freshly ground pepper to create a bright, slightly sweet and tangy dressing. Whole almonds and sunflower seeds are dry-roasted until fragrant and golden, adding nutty crunch alongside the crushed instant ramen noodles.
The salad brings together a variety of textures, with the crispness of the cabbage and onion complemented by crunchy nuts and noodles, enlivened by the flavorful dressing. Serving suggestions lean towards a side dish or a crunchy salad component in a meal.
Use chicken flavor ramen for non-vegetarian versions or select vegetarian-friendly seasoning for a plant-based option. Mild neutral oils such as canola or sunflower are preferred to avoid overpowering the dressing's balance. Vinegar substitutions like rice or cider vinegar are suitable according to taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 Napa cabbage about 450 g/ 1 lb
- 1 onion larger
- ¾ cup almonds whole
- ¾ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 packages instant ramen noodles and their dry seasoning, Note 1
- ⅔ cup neutral cooking oil Note 2, generic cooking oil
- 8 tablespoons white wine vinegar Note 3
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
Instructions
- Chop napa cabbage: Finely slice the napa cabbage and place it in a very large bowl. Chop the onion finely and add it to the cabbage.1 napa cabbage + 1 larger onion
- Dressing: mix the noodles' dry seasoning, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until the sugar dissolves. Set asidedry seasoning + ⅔ cup oil/ 150 ml + 8 tablespoons white wine vinegar + 4 tablespoons granulated sugar + fine sea salt and pepper
- Roast the almonds in a large pan, without using any fat, until fragrant. Shake the pan often to allow the almonds to roast on both sides and keep them from burning. Remove from the pan. ¾ cup whole almonds/ 110 g + ¾ cup sunflower seeds/ 100 g
- Roast the sunflower seeds in the same pan until golden and fragrant. Shake often again. Add them to the almonds.
- Combine: Break the instant ramen noodles on top of the sliced napa cabbage. Discard the liquid seasoning. Add the hot almonds and sunflower seeds and the dressing. Stir well to combine.2 packages instant ramen noodles
- Leave to marinate for about 2-3 hours at room temperature. Stir again and adjust the seasoning.
Notes
- Discard the liquid seasoning from instant ramen; only use the dry seasoning for the dressing.
- Choose neutral oils like canola or sunflower; mild olive oil can be used if its flavor is found not overpowering.
- Use rice or cider vinegar as substitutes for white wine vinegar depending on availability and taste.
- For vegetarians, select ramen noodles with vegetarian-friendly seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the salad | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36g | 212% |
| Sodium | 1992mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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