Chinese Ramen Noodle Salad

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Chinese Ramen Noodle Salad is a delicious fusion of textures and tastes. Featuring a vibrant mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, sweet carrots, zesty cilantro, and toasty sesame seeds, this salad offers a mouthwatering crunch thanks to golden-brown ramen noodles and slivered almonds. Tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing with hints of garlic and ginger, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Quick to make in under 30 minutes and ideal for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleaser is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Don’t forget to add the ramen noodle topping just before serving for that ultimate crispy delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 packages Ramen noodles (instant, uncooked)
• 0.5 cups Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 4 cups Green cabbage (shredded)
• 2 cups Purple cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
• 4 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Crush the ramen noodles into small pieces and discard the seasoning packets.

Step 2

Toast the crushed ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds in the dry skillet for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, vegetable oil, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine and evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 6

Add the toasted ramen noodle mixture to the salad just before serving to keep it crunchy. Gently toss again to distribute the toppings.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for up to one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2323.1

Total Fat 153.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 49.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5658.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g	0%
Total Sugars 61.0g
Protein 47.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 553.9mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2970.6mg	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: 57.3%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 34.7%