Description
Cool ramen noodle salad brings Asian-inspired zest to summer gatherings with crunchy vegetables and tangy dressing. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a light and refreshing dish you’ll crave at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 packages ramen noodles
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Garnish and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
- Shred green and red cabbage along with carrots into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Crush ramen noodles into bite-sized fragments and slice green onions, then incorporate into the vegetable mixture.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and ramen seasoning packets in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable and noodle blend, tossing meticulously to ensure complete and even coating.
- Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds across the salad, gently folding to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to chill, enhancing the overall taste and texture before serving.
Notes
- Swap ramen seasoning packets for healthier alternatives like low-sodium soy sauce or homemade spice blends to reduce processed ingredient intake.
- Toast almonds quickly in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and enhance their nutty flavor.
- Prepare salad just before serving to maintain noodle crunchiness and prevent soggy texture from extended refrigeration.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using rice noodles or gluten-free ramen and ensuring all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg