Description
A fresh and crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad loaded with vibrant veggies and topped with a tangy, natural dressing. Perfect for quick, healthy meals any day, this recipe offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures with simple ingredients and easy preparation suitable for lunches, dinners, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz ramen noodles (regular or plant-based)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped
Dressing (natural)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Toppings
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil ramen noodles until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and maintain firmness for mixing.
- Chop and Shred Veggies: Finely shred the red cabbage and carrots. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips and chop the green onions. Roughly chop fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish.
- Make the Tangy Dressing (natural): Whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), honey or agave syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Everything Together: Combine cooled ramen noodles and chopped veggies in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs on top. Chill salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for a crisp, refreshing crunch.
- Do not overcook noodles to maintain texture and avoid mushiness.
- Prepare the dressing (natural) ahead to let flavors develop.
- Toss salad with dressing just before serving to keep maximum crunch.
- Adjust the sweetness and tang of the dressing (natural) to your preference by adding more honey or apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ramen noodle salad, fresh salad, crunchy salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, quick salad, plant-based salad
