Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad
This vibrant salad is packed with crisp veggies and toasted ramen noodles for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
recipesbynani.comIf you are looking for a crowd pleaser that everyone at the potluck will talk about, this is it. It is bright, colorful, and brings such a wonderful texture to the table with those crunchy toasted noodles and almonds. My family loves how fresh it tastes, and I love how quickly it comes together when I need a healthy side dish in a hurry.
For a little time saving trick, you can grab a bag of coleslaw mix from the grocery store instead of shredding your own cabbage and carrots. It works perfectly and saves you a few minutes in the kitchen, which is always a win in my book.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Crush the ramen noodles and spread them onto a baking sheet along with the sliced almonds.
- 3
Toast the noodles and almonds for 10 minutes until they are lightly browned and fragrant, then set them aside to cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, and edamame.
- 5
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Add the toasted ramen and almonds to the large bowl with the vegetables.
- 7
Pour your dressing over the salad and toss everything together until it is well combined and coated.
💡 Tips
Store the salad base and the dressing in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep the noodles crunchy. This salad keeps well for up to 4 days, just add the dressing right before you are ready to serve.
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