Ramen Noodle Salad
Skip the seasoning packet entirely! This make-ahead trick keeps ramen noodle salad crunchy for days, with a foolproof honey-ginger dressing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 3 packages ramen noodles 3 ounces each, no seasoning packet needed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup shelled edamame thawed
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup avocado oil neutral tasting oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet. Break up the ramen noodles into smaller pieces and add them into the skillet along with the almond slices. Toss everything in the butter and allow the noodles to get a little color and get crispy. Remove from heat. 3 packages ramen noodles, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Add the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, edamame, green onion and cilantro to a large bowl and toss together. 2 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 cup matchstick carrots, 1 cup shelled edamame, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Add in the ramen and almonds and mix well.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the avocado oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, pepper and salt. Taste test and adjust the seasoning to your preference. 1/2 cup avocado oil, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, Salt
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to make sure everything is coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Toss the salad one more time and garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions. Serve and enjoy. 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Notes
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 5, with 1 serving being 1/5 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg
