Description
A quick, refreshing, and delicious Ramen Noodle Salad packed with crunchy vegetables and tossed in a tangy, flavorful dressing. Perfect for light lunches, side dishes, or snacks, this vibrant salad is ready in under 20 minutes and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 oz ramen noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned red bell pepper
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Break the ramen noodles into bite-size pieces and lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown to enhance crunch and aroma. Remove and let cool.
- Chop the Vegetables: Finely shred the cabbage, julienne the carrots and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the green onions to ensure a variety of colors and textures in each bite.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, honey (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder (natural) until smooth and well combined.
- Toss It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the toasted noodles, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. Add the sliced almonds last to maintain their crunch.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle fresh cilantro if using, then refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Toast noodles carefully to avoid burning and keep them crunchy.
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the dressing by tasting and modifying vinegar or honey levels to your preference.
- Serve the salad chilled for optimal flavor melding and texture.
- Add nuts or seeds last to preserve their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ramen noodle salad, crunchy salad, quick salad, Asian salad, gluten-free salad, vegan salad option, healthy salad
