The Best Asian Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodle Topping

This sweet, tangy, crunchy Asian Salad is the absolute best and very addictive! A hearty mix of napa cabbage, carrots, green onion, and crunchy ramen noodles, all tossed in an oriental dressing is the perfect make-ahead salad to feed a crowd. This Asian Salad is a welcome addition to any party. It's simple to put together and people always ask for the recipe.
Asian Salad
1 head of napa cabbage shredded. You can also use green cabbage.
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onion
Crunchy Ramen Topping
2 packages of Ramen Noodles
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
5 tbsp salted butter
Dressing
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
1. Combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onion in a large bowl.
2. To make crunchy topping combine crushed Ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds in a large ziplock bag or bowl. Melt butter and pour over noodle mixture stirring until everything is well coated. Pour onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes stirring periodically until mixture develops a toasted color.
3. To make dressing combine all the ingredients and shake together until completely combined, sugar is dissolved, and dressing is emulsified.
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[@nayermirza2041]

I make this salad, I also add bean sprouts as well and toast the almonds along with the noodles and sesame seeds. Always a hit and always requested at dinner parties.

[@nayermirza2041]

I also add fresh basil/ mint and cilantro- aaamazing!

[@munggone]

That looks amazing!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

munggone thanks!

[@ccr122654]

Delicious!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you!

[@beckylilly1540]

Yum 😋

[@bevfultz294]

Made this today! Very good! I had to bake the noodle mixture a little longer, but that’s no biggie!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Bev Fultz so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@quick.easy.eat23]

Such a great way to use ramen noodles, I wish I can think like you Chef Kristi! I'm totally learning so much from you! :) Really appreciate you sharing your reicpes, cannot wait to watch some more! ;)

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

KoCa Kitchen aww thank you for your kind words! 😊

[@namotenashi]

Looks very delicious! I want to eat a salad while drinking beer!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Salad.ch_namotenashi thanks!

[@madcrafts]

Lol, will have to wait till cheat day.

[@madcrafts]

also ya almost to 2000