Sesame Ginger Crunch Ramen Salad
Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of our Sesame Ginger Crunch Ramen Salad Recipe, a perfect dish for any summer gathering or meal prep. This delightful salad combines crunchy vegetables, zesty dressing, and chewy ramen noodles to create a colorful feast for the eyes and palate. With nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh cabbage, carrots, and edamame, this dish is both satisfying and healthy. Whether you serve it as a side or enjoy it as a main course topped with grilled chicken or tofu, this salad is sure to impress. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back picnics. Customize with your favorite veggies or nuts for an extra twist. Dive into this deliciously tangy and crunchy salad today!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil)
- 4 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 4 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 cup purple cabbage (chopped)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup carrots (julienned)
- ½ cup edamame (shelled)
- ½ cup English cucumber (sliced or quartered)
- ½ cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- ½ cup dried ramen noodles (crushed; sub dried rice noodles for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup peanuts or cashews (chopped)
- Lime slices
- Jalapeño slices
- Additional cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mason jar or bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, and optional fish sauce. Shake or whisk until well mixed.
- Build the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, add chopped green cabbage, purple cabbage, romaine lettuce, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, julienned carrots, shelled edamame, sliced cucumber, drained mandarin oranges, crushed ramen noodles, and sliced green onions.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly mixed. Divide into bowls and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with chopped peanuts/cashews and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg