Crisp, colorful, and packed with bold flavors, this Oriental Cabbage Salad is the perfect blend of crunch and tang. Featuring a mix of green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions, this refreshing slaw is elevated with the nutty addition of toasted almonds and sesame seeds, alongside the irresistible crunch of toasted ramen noodles. A zingy, homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil ties it all together, delivering savory and slightly sweet notes in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a vibrant side dish, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 20 minutes and serves six. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and let it be the star of any occasion with its unique texture and Asian-inspired flair!
Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and shred the carrots. Add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the green onions and add them to the bowl.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool.
Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces. Toast them in the same skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until golden. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.
Add the toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and ramen noodles to the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Calories |
2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 150.9 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4468 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2511 mg | 53% | |
*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.