Chilled Ramen Salad

Name: Chilled Ramen Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. dried ramen (four 3-oz. instant ramen; seasoning packets saved for another use; see Tip); 1/4 c. rice vinegar; 3 tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 1 1/2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 small Savoy cabbage, cored, shaved on a mandoline; 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 6 oz. sliced deli ham, cut into strips; Furikake, for sprinkling

This will be your new summer fave.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jun 23, 2024

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

481

Chewy noodles tossed with a gingery soy dressing are the perfect canvas for a medley of colorful toppings. This hassle-free dish comes together in 20 minutes for those weeknights when you need dinner, stat.

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Ingredients

12 oz. dried ramen (four 3-oz. instant ramen; seasoning packets saved for another use; see Tip)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 small Savoy cabbage, cored, shaved on a mandoline
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, thinly sliced
6 oz. sliced deli ham, cut into strips
Furikake, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Cook ramen per package directions. Rinse under cold water to cool, then drain well.
2. Step 2In large bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and ginger.
3. Step 3Add noodles to dressing and toss to coat. Divide noodles among bowls and top with cabbage, tomatoes, scallions, and ham. Serve immediately sprinkled with furikake if desired.

TIP: Don’t throw those seasoning packets away! Whisk them into sauces or marinades, add them to broth or white rice while cooking, or sprinkle them on popcorn.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 481 cal, 17 g fat (7.5 g sat), 17 mg chol, 1,430 mg sodium, 64 g carb, 5 g fiber, 5 g sugar (2 g added sugar), 20 g pro

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