Description
Ramen Noodle Salad is a delightful blend of tender ramen noodles, fresh crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing. This refreshing dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal into something memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard the flavor packets)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While noodles cool, chop bell peppers, shred carrots, slice cucumbers, and chop green onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles with chopped vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg