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Ramen Salad

Healthy Crunchy Ramen Salad That Dances with Flavor

This Ramen Salad combines crunchy noodles and vibrant veggies for a satisfying and nutritious dish packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 packs Uncooked Ramen Noodles
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds or sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix or broccoli slaw as an alternative
  • 1 cup Shelled Edamame or thawed chickpeas
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or julienned bell peppers
  • 4 pieces Scallions or leeks as a substitute
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges or pineapple chunks
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Crack the uncooked ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly on a baking sheet along with the sliced almonds.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, watching for a golden color.
  4. Quickly add sesame seeds, then return to the oven for an additional 1-3 minutes until everything is fragrant and perfectly toasted.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shelled edamame, shredded carrots, scallions, and crispy ramen-noodle mixture, tossing gently.
  7. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything well.
  8. Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For maximum crunch, add toasted ramen noodles and almonds just before serving and allow the salad to chill for best flavor blending.

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