Ramen Noodle Salad
Picture the crunch of crushed ramen noodles perfectly toasted with slivered almonds and sesame seeds, which beautifully contrasts with the tender shredded Napa cabbage and thinly sliced onions. This salad goes beyond its elements; it offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors thanks, to a carefully crafted dressing made with light olive oil plain white vinegar, a touch of white sugar and a splash of low sodium soy sauce. It's a celebration of freshness and taste that can be prepared quickly and is bound to steal the spotlight at your dinner table or potluck gatherings.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 oz package ramen noodles seasoning packet removed
- ½ c slivered almonds
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 pounds Napa cabbage about 8-10 c shredded
- 1 bunch green onions sliced thin, about ½ c
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 c light flavored olive oil
- 1/4 c plain white vinegar
- 1/2 c white sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Dressing:
- Start by combining 1/2 cup of olive oil with a light flavor, 1/4 cup of plain white vinegar, 1/2 cup of white sugar and 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, in a jar.
- Make sure to seal the jar and shake it vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set it aside for now.
Salad:
- Take a skillet. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- While the butter is melting, crush the contents of a 3 oz package of ramen noodles inside the package. You can discard the seasoning packet. Save it for later use.
- Add the noodles along with ½ cup of slivered almonds and 3 tablespoons of seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
- Stir frequently and sauté until this mixture turns a brown color. It should take 5 minutes.
- Nicely browned transfer this noodle mixture to a plate. Allow it to cool down.
- In a mixing bowl combine 8 to 10 cups (roughly equivalent to 1½ pounds) of shredded Napa cabbage with half a cup thinly sliced green onions.
- Add the cooled noodle mixture into this bowl with cabbage and onions.
- Pour your dressing, over everything in the bowl. Give it all a good toss until everything is nicely coated and mixed together.
- Serve immediately so you can enjoy your crispy yet flavorful Ramen Noodle Salad!
Notes
Transforming this Ramen Noodle Salad into a gluten-free delight is effortlessly simple. Opt for gluten-free ramen noodles available in specialty stores or the gluten-free aisle of your supermarket. Ensure every ingredient, including the soy sauce, is gluten-free (tamari is a great gluten-free alternative). Now, you're ready to enjoy this crunchy, flavorful salad without a worry, proving that gluten-free can be just as delicious and satisfying.