Description
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a light, refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Featuring crunchy uncooked ramen noodles, crisp shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and fresh herbs, it’s tossed in a tangy, naturally flavored dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect for quick meals, meal prep, or as a bright accompaniment to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 packages ramen noodles (uncooked), broken into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 3 sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ramen Noodles: Gently break the uncooked ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces. There is no need to cook them as their dry crunch adds a special texture to the salad. Set aside.
- Chop and Prepare Vegetables: Shred the cabbage, julienne the carrots, slice the green onions, and chop the cilantro, aiming for even, thin pieces to ensure the salad is easy to toss and enjoy.
- Mix the Dressing (natural): In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sesame oil, honey (natural), and a pinch of natural gelling agent until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Toss: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broken ramen noodles, prepared vegetables, and toasted sliced almonds. Pour the dressing over and toss thoroughly until everything is well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Give it one last toss before serving to refresh the crunchy textures.
Notes
- Use crisp, fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Break the noodles gently to maintain a satisfying crunch without crushing them too small.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding honey (natural) gradually to suit your taste.
- For best texture, toss the salad with dressing just before serving or keep dressing separate when storing.
- Lightly toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ramen Noodle Salad, Asian Salad, Crunchy Salad, Quick Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Light Salad, Meal Prep Salad
