Ramen Noodle Cabbage Salad

This vibrant Ramen Noodle Cabbage Salad is a colorful and crunchy side dish that’s as irresistible as it is easy to make. Featuring a medley of green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and scallions, this salad is elevated with a toasted blend of broken ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch. The star of the dish is its tangy-sweet sesame dressing, made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, which ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a light lunch option. Be sure to toss in the crispy ramen topping right before serving to maintain its irresistible texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups green cabbage
• 2 cups purple cabbage
• 1 cup carrots
• 3 stalks scallions (green onions)
• 1 packet ramen noodles (uncooked)
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green and purple cabbage and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Shred the carrot using a grater or julienne peeler and add it to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Slice the scallions finely and add them to the cabbage mixture.

Step 4

Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 5

In a small skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the broken ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sunflower seeds. Toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until they turn golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.

Step 8

Add the toasted ramen noodle mixture to the salad just before serving to maintain its crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to two hours before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1153.9 grams (1153.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3116

Total Fat 247.10g	317%
Saturated Fat 44.10g	221%
Polyunsaturated Fat 58.70g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 2693mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 191.00g	69%
Dietary Fiber 46.20g	165%
Total Sugars 64.90g
Protein 74.20g	148%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 650mg	50%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3747mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 23.3%