Description
Spicy Asian ramen noodle salad blends crunchy cabbage with tangy dressing for a quick meal. Zesty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners you can enjoy with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 1 cup green cabbage
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Garnish:
(No additional ingredients)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350F (175C). Scatter ramen noodles and almonds across a baking sheet, creating an even layer for uniform toasting.
- Monitor noodle and almond mixture during 5-7 minutes of roasting, gently stirring midway to ensure golden and crisp texture without burning.
- Transfer toasted components to cool momentarily while preparing vegetable base.
- Combine shredded cabbage varieties, julienned carrots, thinly sliced green onions, and raw sunflower seeds in a generously sized mixing bowl.
- Craft dressing by whisking ingredients until smooth and fully integrated, ensuring no separated oil or unincorporated seasonings remain.
- Introduce toasted ramen noodles and almonds into vegetable mixture, creating textural contrast and nutty undertones.
- Drizzle prepared dressing across salad, tossing thoroughly to guarantee comprehensive coating and flavor distribution.
- For optimal crispness, serve immediately after dressing. Alternatively, allow salad to rest in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and develop deeper complexity.
Notes
- Customize the salad by swapping cabbage with kale or mixed greens for added nutrients and variety.
- Toast noodles and almonds carefully to prevent burning, watching closely and stirring every couple of minutes for even golden color.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free ramen noodles or replacing them with rice noodles for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prepare dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to enhance flavor development and save meal prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg