Surprisingly Addictive: Recipe for Ramen Noodle Asian Salad 

Here is another healthful surprise for foodies which is enticing for the taste buds and is nourishing at the same time. The name of this cool treat is Ramen Noodle Asian Salad. The very title is so cute and vivid to show the unique combination of the ingredients. 

This recipe for ramen noodle asian salad consists of two main parts 1. Salad  2. Dressing 

Many ingredients are the part of salad and similarly dressing also includes some dribbly items. All these will make this recipe a super hit choice in your menu for casual meals and formal dinners and classical meetups. 

Why this Recipe? 

In this recipe for ramen noodle Asian salad you will come across not only the right ingredients and their quantities but also the tricks to make this salad even more mouthwatering. We ignore these little tips but they are sometimes the game changers. Moreover in this special recipe there are limited ingredients but all are the necessary ones which play their part in bringing forth the typical desired flavor of the salad. 

Remember one thing! More ingredients don’t make a successful recipe, the right ingredients ensure the success. With this short but comprehensive lesson lets start making our recipe. 

Ingredients’ Notes 

• Ramen Noodles 

This is the key ingredient in ramen noodle Asian salad. The word ‘ramen’ means noodles so this ingredient’s name is repeated twice in the title which shows its importance in the recipe. To make the taste more palatable, I prefer chicken flavored noodles. We used to think that noodles are best tasted in pastas and in soupy form but after trying ramen salad, I feel noodles perform the best in this crunchy form as are used in the current recipe. Another amazing pasta recipe is on your way pasta-recipe!

• Coleslaw 

Coleslaw which originally means cabbage salad is the main part of ramen noodle asian salad. For the vegetable part, we are going to use cabbage along with carrots and green onions (spring onion). If you want to keep the taste more neutral, add a bigger portion of green onions and discard the white portion. 

The combination of these 3 vegetables is the mildest and the most penetrating one. All of them have a good crunch and a vivid taste. As far the color combination is concerned, a mix of fresh green, light white green and reddish orange is aesthetically satisfying. 

You are still free to add more vegetables of your choice like broccoli and capsicum.  

• Nuts 

To add extra crunch and flavor, we add almonds and sunflower seeds in this recipe. This addition gives a more sensational and nuttier feel to ramen noodle asian salad. It is highly recommended that you toast the seeds and the almonds before adding them into the salad. A bit of toasting enhances the flavor and aroma of spices and nuts more than double. 

• Olive oil 

Olive oil is used in the dressing of the salad. When we add olive oil in dressings it gives a neutral and deep flavor and makes the texture smooth and dribbly. For salads’ dressing, use light olive oil. 

• Apple Cider Vinegar 

There are some agents in our recipes which keep the dish fresh and solid. Apple cider vinegar is such an agent. It gives the right consistency to the dressing plus a vibrant taste. 

• Sugar and Pepper 

Both these basic taste modules are used in ground form. When we mix granulated sugar and ground black pepper in the dressing of ramen noodle asian salad, it goes surprisingly well with the crunch of salad, nuts and noodles. 

• Ramen Seasoning 

Here is the star spice of this recipe which is the one and only: ramen seasoning. Ramen seasoning is a typical taste maker which is the heart and soul of the packaged noodles. This seasoning is really easy to make at home as well. Try homemade-ramen-noodle-seasoning. Though ready made seasoning has taste boosters in it but the homemade option is also quite near to the ready made one. 

Ingredients with Quantities 

The Salad 

• 2 packs (3 ounces) of Ramen Noodles 
• ½ cup Sunflower Seeds 
• ½ cup Slivered Almonds 
• 6 cups of Coleslaw (4 cups of shredded cabbage and 2 cups of shredded carrot) 

Note: if you want to add more vegetables still then keep the quantity to 6 cups in total. 1 cup/ 3 Green Onions (roughly chopped) 

The Dressing 

• ½ cup of Olive Oil 

• 3 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar 
• 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar 
• 1 tsp of Ground Black Pepper 
• ½  tsp of salt 
• 1 tbsp of Ramen Seasoning 

Instructions for preparing Ramen Noodle Asian Salad

• Spread the noodles, sunflower seeds and almonds on a baking sheet. 
• Bake them for 10-12 minutes till they get light brown in shade. 
• Take a large bowl and put shredded cabbage and carrots in it. 
• Add spring/ green onions in it. 
• Mix the baked nuts and noodles in vegetables. 
• Prepare dressing by adding olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, black pepper, salt and ramen seasoning in a separate bowl. 
• Whisk the ingredients of the dressing so well that it adopts the form of a smooth cream. 
• Pour the dressing on the salad and mix well. 

Tips for Success 

There are some tricks which can make a real difference if followed the way they are being described. 

• Noodles in packages are layed closely. Crush them a little bit while they are in packing and then bake them. 
• If you want more relish and heavy taste then roast the almonds, sunflower seeds and noodles in butter rather than roasting them in the oven. 
• Never skip toasting or roasting. It creates a huge difference. 
• You may use sesame oil instead of olive oil if you want a more asian twist in your ramen noodle asian salad. 
• Add other vegetables in the salad. Try the vegetables which you like in flavor. 
• You can prepare the dressing ahead of time to avoid mess at the last moment. Dressing doesn’t get stale overnight. But vegetables must be fresh. 
• For better crunch, add the toasted noodles at the last moment just before serving. 

What to do with the Leftover Ramen Noodle Asian Salad?

Salads are not refrigerator friendly. The leftover salad will taste normal till the next day but not after that. Freezing of the salad is not an option. Consume the whole quantity, you will not regret it!

Conclusion 

Ramen noodle Asian salad is one of the easiest, comfortable and tasteful recipes. We usually believe that the arduous recipes come out with the best tastes. This salad recipe is an exception. It is widely liked by all the age groups. Its crunchy texture makes it even more welcoming for the youngsters. Most of all its nutritional value is also an ideal one as the consumption of vegetables in an enticing manner is an all time challenge. 

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