More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad

Bursting with bold flavors and irresistible textures, the 'More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad' is the ultimate fusion of freshness and crunch! Packed with vibrant shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and fragrant cilantro, this salad gets its signature crunch from toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crushed ramen noodles. A zesty homemade dressing featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic ties it all together with a sweet-savory punch. Perfect as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 25 minutes—delivers a satisfying medley of flavors and textures in every bite. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this salad is a must-try for anyone craving a fresh twist on classic Asian-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 2 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrot
• 4 stalks (sliced thin) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (lightly toasted) Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sesame seeds
• 1 packet (crushed, seasoning discarded) Crunchy ramen noodles
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables: finely shred the green and red cabbage, julienne or shred the carrots, and thinly slice the green onions. Chop the cilantro. Place all the vegetables into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. In a small dry skillet, lightly toast the slivered almonds over medium heat until golden and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

3. In the same skillet, toast the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Set aside.

Step 4

4. Crush the ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces while still in their packet. Discard the seasoning packet. Add the crushed noodles to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed (add more soy sauce or honey to taste).

Step 7

7. Just before serving, add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the salad for extra crunch. Toss lightly to combine.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy the layers of crunch and zesty flavor in every bite!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1359.1

Total Fat 79.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2713.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.8g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 457.6mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2221.2mg	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: 50.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 39.4%