Oriental Fried Noodle Salad
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Oriental Fried Noodle Salad is a satisfying medley of textures and tastes that will elevate any meal! Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this vibrant salad combines crunchy toasted ramen noodles, a mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, and sweet grated carrots. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds add nutty warmth, while a tangy soy-ginger dressing brings a savory zing with subtle hints of garlic and sesame oil. Finished with a touch of optional chili flakes for a gentle kick, this easy-to-make salad is ready in just 25 minutes and is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight meals. It’s a vibrant fusion of crunch and flavor that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 packs dry instant ramen noodles (no seasoning packet)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 3 stalks thinly sliced green onion
- 1 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Break the dry instant ramen noodles into small pieces and set them aside.
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broken ramen noodle pieces and toast them, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced green onions.
In a smaller skillet or dry pan, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Add them to the vegetable mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and optional chili flakes to prepare the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything well to ensure even coating.
Just before serving, add the fried ramen noodles to the salad and gently mix them in to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Oriental Fried Noodle Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.5 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 41.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2440 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2254 mg | 48% | |
*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.
