Sumi Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Crisp, colorful, and full of bold flavors, Sumi Salad is the perfect fusion of textures and tastes for any occasion. This easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish combines crunchy shredded green cabbage, sweet carrots, and nutty toasted almonds with an irresistible dressing made of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. The unexpected addition of crushed instant ramen noodles brings a delightful crunch to every bite, while sesame seeds add an extra layer of toasted richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad is a crowd-pleaser that's great as a side dish, potluck favorite, or light lunch. Try this refreshing Sumi Salad today and savor a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and nutty flavors!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 6 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 1 large (shredded) Carrot
• 4 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 1 cup Slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 packet (crushed) Instant ramen noodles
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove them from the heat and set aside to cool.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrot, and sliced green onions.

3. Add the crushed instant ramen noodles (do not cook them) to the bowl for an extra crunch.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.

5. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

6. Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the salad and gently mix them in.

7. Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (178.7g)

Calories		321
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.9 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	3.4 g	17%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	4.5 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		762 mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate		24.3 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	6.1 g	22%
	Total Sugars	7.0 g
Protein		9.1 g	18%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		109 mg	8%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		479 mg	10%

*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: 1239 cal (60.7%%)

Protein: 217 cal (10.7%%)

Carbs: 583 cal (28.6%%)