Delicious Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
This Delicious Ramen Noodle Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish combining crunchy vegetables, tender ramen noodles, and a tangy, sweet sesame dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a tasty side, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors with a simple preparation method that can be quickly whipped up for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (without seasoning)
- 1 cup colorful bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Dressing
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil a large pot of water and cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, usually about 3 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the noodles are cooling, chop the bell peppers and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and shred the carrots. Chop the green onions as well for garnishing.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles with bell peppers, shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey or sugar, and freshly grated ginger. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad before serving for a nutty crunch and extra flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with sugar or maple syrup.
- Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make it more filling.
- To make the salad spicier, add a dash of chili flakes or a little sriracha to the dressing.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time; however, to keep the vegetables crisp, add the dressing just before serving.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the salt content moderate.
Keywords: Ramen noodle salad, Asian salad, noodle salad with vegetables, sesame dressing salad, quick noodle salad
