Napa Cabbage and Ramen Noodle Salad
A vibrant and crunchy salad combining delicate Napa cabbage, chewy Ramen noodles, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a quick side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 1 Napa cabbage Peel away any damaged outer leaves.
- 2 medium carrots Grated for sweetness and color.
- 3 stalks green onions Includes both green tops and white bottoms.
- to taste snipped chives Optional for garnish.
- 1 package instant Ramen noodles Discard flavor packet.
Dressing
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 small hot chili pepper Very finely minced, optional for heat.
- ¼ cup vinegar To taste.
- ¼ cup light oil Vegetable or peanut oil recommended.
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- to taste cracked black pepper
- a pinch salt If necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel away any damaged or discolored outer leaves from the Napa cabbage, then slice it thinly into long ribbons.
- Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Rinse the green onions under cold water and slice into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Napa cabbage, grated carrots, minced green onions, and optional chives.
Dressing
- In a separate bowl, combine minced garlic, finely minced hot chili pepper, vinegar, light oil, soy sauce, white sugar, ketchup, sesame oil, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk until well combined.
Combine Salad
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well-coated.
- Crush the instant Ramen noodles into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad just before serving.
Serve
- Garnish with reserved green onion slices and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, add Ramen noodles right before serving to maintain their crunch.