Ramen Noodle Crunch Salad
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4.9
Ramen Noodle Crunch Salad
Description
This salad features a mix of shredded green cabbage and kale, providing a sturdy leafy base, with thinly sliced red bell pepper, shaved carrot, and green onion for color and mild sweetness. Added nuts and sunflower seeds contribute crunch, while the dry ramen noodles, broken into pieces, bring a unique crispy texture to the salad.
The dressing blends toasted sesame oil, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, plus salt and pepper for seasoning. Tossed with the salad ingredients and chilled for at least 30 minutes, the salad absorbs the flavors while maintaining crunch.
It serves well as a cold side dish or a light lunch, offering multiple textures and a bright, balanced flavor profile. Adjust seasoning before serving to suit taste. The salad can be made in advance and stored refrigerated, with tossing recommended before eating to redistribute dressing evenly.
Ingredients
- ½ green cabbage shredded (about 3 cups, head
- 1 kale stems removed and shredded (about 2 cups, bunch
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot thinly sliced or shaved, large
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup almonds
- 6 ounces ramen noodles e.g. from 2 (3oz ramen packs, dry
sesame vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup sesame oil toasted
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider, or white wine
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lime fresh juiced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, kale, peppers, carrots, green onions, almonds and sunflower seeds. Break apart the ramen noodles and add them into the bowl. Toss everything together.
- Whisk together the oils, vinegar, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. Toss continuously until everything is combined. Place the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve cold!
- You can make this ahead of time - even the night before! Just store it in the fridge. Toss well before serving.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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