An Asian-style ramen noodle salad recipe with crunch from instant noodles and lots of fresh vegetables. Perfect side dish for BBQs and summer picnics.
Course
Salad
Category
Asian
Prep Time15minutes
Total Time15minutes
Servings4
Calories580kcal
AutorElle
Ingredients
For the salad:
1/2small head green cabbage,shredded (about 3 handfuls)
1/4small head red cabbage,1 handful
1pointed red pepper,thinly sliced
1large carrot,thinly sliced with a mandoline (or shredded)
3green onions,thinly sliced
100gsunflower seeds,lightly toasted
125gdry ramen / instand noodles,uncooked and broken into small pieces
For the dressing:
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil(mild-tasting)
1 1/2tablespoonstoasted sesame oil
4tablespoonsunseasoned rice vinegar(Japanese)
2tablespoonshoney(if vegan, substitute maple syrup or agave)
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1tablespoonfresh lime juiced
1garlic clove,minced
1teaspoonfresh grated ginger
1/4teaspoonsea salt
Freshly ground black pepper,to taste
Method
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, red pepper, carrot, green onions and instant noodles pieces. Toss everything together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well until evenly coated.
Place the salad in the fridge, covered, for at least 30 minutes.
Add the toasted sunflower seeds and toss again before serving.
Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To break up the instant noodles, place the noodles into a plastic bag and pound until broken into small pieces.
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