Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles Vegetarian

Crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor, this Chinese Mandarin Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles is a vibrant vegetarian dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy napa cabbage, juicy mandarin oranges, toasted slivered almonds, and crispy ramen noodles, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The homemade dressing, made with olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, infuses the dish with a tangy, sweet, and savory balance that’s truly irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite. Serve it fresh for a crisp bite or let it rest for a deeper infusion of flavors—either way, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser! Keywords: mandarin cabbage salad, vegetarian ramen salad, napa cabbage recipe, crunchy Asian salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups napa cabbage
• 3 stalks green onions
• 11 ounces mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 1 pack instant ramen noodles (no seasoning packet)
• 0.5 cups slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the green onions into small rounds and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Drain the mandarin oranges and set them aside to add later.

Step 4

Break apart the ramen noodles into small pieces. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, and lightly toast the ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once golden and fragrant, remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Combine the cabbage mixture, toasted ramen mixture, and mandarin oranges in the large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately for maximum crispness, or allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1705.2

Total Fat 114.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1522.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 67.3g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1696.6mg	0%

*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: 58.5%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 34.0%