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Ramen Salad

A fun cabbage salad made with a packet of instant ramen noodles!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 -10
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

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  • 3.5 ounce ramen instant noodle packet, discard the seasoning packet. For gluten free look for gluten free ramen noodles.
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter. For vegan substitute sesame oil.
  • 3 Tbsp seasame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds. For nut free substitute sunflower seeds.
dressing
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (rice wine vinegar contains only trace amounts of alcohol.)
  • 2 tsp Tamari soy sauce
  • fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • pinch salt
salad
  • 1 ½ pounds cabbage, diced, about 5-6 cups blanching is optional.*
  • 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces blanching is optional.*
  • 1/2 cup small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup celery (I use the inner stalks, plus leaves) thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup scallions, both white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pea pods, sliced on the diagonal
  • 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and diced

Instructions

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  1. Crush the ramen noodles into small bits. You can do this while they are still in the packet. I like to see some variation in the noodle bits, so I don't pulverize them completely! (Remember to discard the flavor packet.)
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the crushed noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds. Sauté, stirring almost constantly, until they get toasty and golden. Set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk together the dressing and give it a taste to adjust in any way you like.
  4. Pile the veggies into a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Add most of the crunchy ramen, reserving some for garnish, and toss again. Note: if you don't plan to serve the salad right away, do not toss with the ramen. Do that right before serving.
  5. Salad will keep for several days in the fridge, and the ramen will soften as the salad chills. I found it was great both ways: when the ramen was crunchy, and when it was soft!

Notes

  • *Blanching is an optional step, but I like the tenderizing effect in this salad. To blanch the cabbage and green beans bring water to boil in a large pot and, working with the cabbage first, drop into the boiling water for just a few seconds (really, just a few seconds!) Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drop the beans into the same water, allowing them to cook for a bit longer, then rinse in cold water. Let both veggies drain well on paper towels and pat them really dry before adding to the salad.
  • For substitutions, variations, and more details be sure to read the full post.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 384mg (16%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 378IU (8%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 384mg 16%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 378IU 8%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.