Ramen Salad
Crisp, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Ramen Salad is the ultimate fusion of easy preparation and irresistible taste. Made with toasted instant ramen noodles, a colorful medley of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and green onions, this dish gets an extra crunch from sunflower seeds and sliced almonds. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and zesty. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and flavorful side dish. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this crowd-pleasing favorite is a delightful twist on traditional salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 packs Instant ramen noodles
- 2 cups Green cabbage
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 cup Unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Break the ramen noodles into small pieces and discard the seasoning packets (or save them for another use).
Heat a large, dry skillet over medium heat and add the broken ramen noodles. Toast them, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped green onions.
Add the toasted ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and sliced almonds to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours for a cooler, more refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.3 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2788 mg | 59% | |
*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.
