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Cold Ramen Noodle Salad

Cold Ramen Noodle Salad with Crunchy Cashew Delight

This Cold Ramen Noodle Salad is a vibrant dish packed with fresh vegetables and a crunchy sesame-cashew topping, perfect for lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 4 packets Instant ramen Use without seasoning
Vegetables
  • 4 cups Savoy cabbage Shredded; can swap with green or red cabbage
  • 1 cup Red cabbage Shredded; no substitutions needed
  • 2 cups Matchstick carrots Can use other grated carrots
  • 12 ounces Shelled edamame Thawed; can use peas or chickpeas
  • 1 bunch Green onions Sliced thinly; no substitutions needed
Sesame-Cashew Crunch
  • ½ cup Raw unsalted cashews Can switch to almonds or peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds No substitutions recommended
Dressing
  • ¼ cup Rice vinegar Can substitute with white wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Tamari is a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Black vinegar Balsamic vinegar can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can use maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil Adds nutty richness
  • Sriracha Add to taste for heat (optional)
  • Salt To taste; adjust as needed

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Jar with tight lid
  • Colander
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the Instant ramen noodles according to package instructions without seasoning. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  2. Toss noodles with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a skillet, toast cashews and sesame seeds in 1 tablespoon sesame oil for 4-5 minutes. Drizzle in honey, simmer for 1 minute, then cool in the refrigerator.
  4. Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, black vinegar, and salt in a jar. Shake until well combined.
  5. Toss noodles with dressing, then fold in vegetables. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
  6. For Mason jar salads, layer dressing, savoy cabbage, matchstick carrots, shelled edamame, and noodles in jars, topping with green onions and sesame-cashew crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep sesame-cashew crunch separate until serving for crispiness.

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