This crunchy Asian ramen salad is truly the best I have ever had. I enjoyed this side dish at a potluck, and I had to ask for the recipe. So delicious, it ticks all the boxes for a great tasting salad for me.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Asian Recipe, easy salad, healthy recipe, Oriental Recipe
Servings: 10Servings
Calories: 402kcal
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9OuncesRamen Noodles 3, 3-Ounce Packages Seasoning Packet Removed, Break up the Ramen Noodles while still in the package for less mess.
1CupWalnuts Chopped coarsely
1HeadNapa Cabbage Clean Dried, and Cut to Bite-sized pieces
2CupsGreen Cabbage Shredded Cabbage the kind you purchase in a bagCan be Shredded Cabbage the kind you purchase in a bag
1Bunch Green OnionsSliced Thin
3/4CupDried Cranberries
Asian Salad Dressing
1/2CupLight Flavored Olive Oil Or some other light oil you like
1/4CupWhite Vinegar
1/2CupWhite Sugar
2 1/2TablespoonsLow-Sodium Soy Sauce
Instructions
Preparing the Cabbage Salad Ingredients
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet (the seasoning packet is NOT used in this recipe). Add the crushed noodles to the melted butter in the skillet. Sauté stirring frequently, until the noodles are a golden brown. Remove from skillet and let cool.
3 Tablespoons Butter, 9 Ounces Ramen Noodles
Cut the Napa cabbage, slice the green onions, and combine this with the bagged cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add half of the dried cranberries and walnuts (you can also toast these first before adding or buy them already toasted). Add half of the Ramen noodles.
1 Cup Walnuts, 1 Head Napa Cabbage, 2 Cups Green Cabbage Shredded Cabbage the kind you purchase in a bag, 1 Bunch Green Onions, 3/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
Asian Salad Dressing
Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake a few minutes; until the sugar has dissolved. You can also put the ingredients in a bowl and use a whisk to combine.
1/2 Cup Light Flavored Olive Oil, 1/4 Cup White Vinegar, 1/2 Cup White Sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
Serving the Cabbage Salad
A few minutes before serving this cabbage salad, pour the salad dressing over the greens. Mix. Add the remaining Ramen Noodles, cranberries, and walnuts on the top.
There is a Short Video for This RecipeThis cabbage salad is best when the salad dressing is added 5 minutes before you plan to eat it. That will assure a flavorful and crispy salad.