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Ramen Noodle Salad
Basic packets of ramen noodles are repurposed into a crunchy Asian-inspired salad with ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and almonds, in this Ramen Noodle Salad recipe. Ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 packs ramen noodles seasoning packet discarded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or any neutral-tasting oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by breaking the ramen noodles into small, bite-sized pieces while still in its packaging. Discard or save for another use the seasoning packets that come with the noodles.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the broken ramen noodles to the skillet. Toast the noodles, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the toasted ramen noodles, shredded napa cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced toasted almonds. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, canola oil, the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger paste, finely minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish the salad with additional sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and sliced almonds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2.002IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2.002IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.