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Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad


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  • Author: Emma Carter
  • Total Time: 16
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian (adjust for halal by omitting chicken-flavored ramen)

Description

A vibrant cold salad with crisp ramen noodles, cabbage, carrots, and tangy rice vinegar dressing. Toasted almonds add richness while ramen seasoning imparts bold flavor in seconds.


Ingredients

4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
2 packages ramen noodles (broken into chunks)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 ramen seasoning packets


Instructions

Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, and ramen chunks in a large bowl
In separate bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, and ramen seasoning until sugar dissolves
Pour dressing over noodle mixture and toss thoroughly
Serve immediately as a chilled salad

Notes

Use room temperature ramen chunks for optimal texture
Toast almonds in a dry skillet 2-3 minutes if not pre-toasted
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 24 hours
For milder flavor, use half the seasoning packet and add gradually

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 1
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Cold Prep
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired