Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles Vegetarian

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor, this Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles is a vibrant vegetarian dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy napa cabbage, juicy mandarin oranges, toasted slivered almonds, and crispy ramen noodles, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The homemade dressing, made with olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, infuses the dish with a tangy, sweet, and savory balance that’s truly irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite. Serve it fresh for a crisp bite or let it rest for a deeper infusion of flavors—either way, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser! Keywords: mandarin cabbage salad, vegetarian ramen salad, napa cabbage recipe, crunchy Asian salad.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 5 cups napa cabbage
• 3 stalks green onions
• 11 ounces mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 1 pack instant ramen noodles (no seasoning packet)
• 0.5 cups slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Thinly slice the napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.

2. Chop the green onions into small rounds and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

3. Drain the mandarin oranges and set them aside to add later.

4. Break apart the ramen noodles into small pieces. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, and lightly toast the ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once golden and fragrant, remove from heat and let cool.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

6. Combine the cabbage mixture, toasted ramen mixture, and mandarin oranges in the large mixing bowl.

7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

8. Serve immediately for maximum crispness, or allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (466.6g)

Calories		455
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		28.9 g	37%
	Saturated Fat	4.7 g	23%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		395 mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate		44.3 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	7.5 g	27%
	Total Sugars	21.0 g
Protein		11.2 g	22%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		205 mg	16%
Iron		3.7 mg	21%
Potassium		605 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1034 cal (53.8%%)

Protein: 181 cal (9.4%%)

Carbs: 708 cal (36.8%%)