Ellen's Easy Napa Salad
Discover the perfect balance of crunch and tang with Ellen's Easy Napa Salad—an effortless, flavor-packed recipe that's ideal for any occasion! This vibrant dish combines the crispness of Napa cabbage and green onions with the irresistible crunch of toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crumbled ramen noodles, all perfectly golden-brown in just minutes. A sweet and savory dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of sugar ties it all together for a burst of umami in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a quick side dish. Serve it fresh for maximum crunch and enjoy a refreshing twist on classic cabbage salad that’s irresistibly good!
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Ingredients
- 1 head (medium-sized) Napa cabbage
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 packet (flavor packet discarded) Instant ramen noodles (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onions and add them to the cabbage.
Step 3
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced almonds, sesame seeds, and crumbled uncooked ramen noodles. Stir frequently and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 4
To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and green onions, tossing well to coat evenly.
Step 6
Add the toasted almond, sesame seed, and ramen noodle mixture to the salad just before serving to maintain crunch. Toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1095.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1819.3 |
| Total Fat 135.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 37.8g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3052.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 119.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.1g | |
| Protein 37.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 808.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2570.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories