Ramen Noodle Salad
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A crunchy Asian-inspired salad combining crispy ramen noodles with fresh cabbage, carrots, and berries, dressed in a punchy ginger-sesame vinaigrette with toasted nuts and seeds. It's addictive, customizable, and the first dish to disappear at potlucks.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 3 oz. pkgs. dry ramen, broken into small pieces, seasoning packets discarded
- 4 tablespoons butter - optional if toasting ramen in skillet
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 medium green cabbage, (thinly sliced (8-10 cups))
- 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, (optional but recommended)
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced (1 cup)
- 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar, more or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 768mg
- Total sugar
- 21g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 637mg
- Calcium
- 164mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 768MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.