Cabbage Noodle Salad Food

NAPA CABBAGE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cabbage in a large bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the ramen noodles, sesame seeds, almonds until lightly browned; set aside to cool.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing the canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic and white vinegars in a blender until smooth.
• About 30 minutes before serving, toss the dressing and cabbage mixture together; chill. Just before serving, toss the noodle mixture with the cabbage mixture.

CABBAGE AND CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place dressing ingredients into a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions and pepitas in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and noodles and lightly toss to combine. Serve immediately.

CABBAGE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing by combining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine the first three salad ingredients, toss well.
• Add crushed ramen noodles and dressing to salad and toss again (I did not use the seasoning packet).
• Serve right away (preferred) or cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
• I also nearly doubled the dressing ingredients.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and let cool.
• Mix together the cooked spaghetti, carrots, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage and kale. Add the peanuts and toss together.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together with tongs or your hands. If the salad seems a little dry, just mix up a little more of the wet ingredients of the dressing and throw it in. It's a very organic process.
• Transfer to a large platter and serve.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD WITH CABBAGE AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, cabbage, carrots, crunchy noodles and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, water, pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. If the dressing is still too thick you may add more water. Toss the cabbage mixture with the peanut sauce and place on a large platter. Top with extra crunchy noodles and chopped cilantro.

CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a film of oil along with the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Move the onions to one side of the pan, and then add the butter, cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook until everything is caramelized and softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock. Simmer this mixture until the cabbage is cooked through and the liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, drop your pasta. Cook at a gentle boil for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Then drain and add to the cabbage mixture. Gently fold in the parsley and sour cream and serve immediately, adding black pepper and a drizzle of oil.

CHICKEN-CABBAGE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, sugar and soy sauce until blended. Dissolve 1 Seasoning Packet (from ramen soup package) in hot water. Add to dressing mixture; mix well. Discard remaining seasoning packet or reserve for another use.
• Break Ramen Noodles apart; place in large bowl. Add coleslaw blend, chicken and nuts; mix lightly.
• Add dressing mixture; toss to coat.

ASIAN CHICKEN, CABBAGE AND NOODLES SALAD

Steps:

• Break Noodles into small pieces in large bowl. Add coleslaw blend, chicken, onions and nuts; mix lightly. Discard Seasoning Packet from soup mix or reserve for another use.
• Beat peanut butter and dressing with whisk until blended. Add to salad; mix lightly.

CRISPY NOODLE, NUTS AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• To make dressing mix all ingredients together.
• Heat some oil in a frying pan and brown noodles, seeds and nuts.
• Just before serving toss nut mixture through cabbage and shallots.
• Pour dressing over and serve immediately.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Finely shred the head of cabbage; do not chop. Combine the green onions and cabbage in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Make the crunchies: Melt the butter in a pot. Mix the ramen noodles, sesame seeds and almonds into the pot with the melted butter. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
• Make the dressing: In a small saucepan, heat vinegar, oil, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
• Combine dressing, crunchies, and cabbage immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.

CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the egg noodles; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain; return to the pot and stir in the butter.
• Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Place the onion into the skillet with the bacon grease, and cook and stir over medium heat until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cabbage, and cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. Chop the bacon, add it to the skillet, and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the noodles, and continue cooking just until heated through.

CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the cabbage in a bowl and cover with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt if desired. Drain the noodles and add to the pot. Boil for 1 1/2 minutes, drain, rinse briefly with cold water and drain thoroughly. Using a scissors, chop coarsely and transfer to a bowl. Drain the cabbage and add to the bowl, along with the peanuts, cilantro and chile(s). Toss together.
• Beat one of the eggs in a bowl and season with salt to taste. Heat 1 teaspoon of the sunflower oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over high heat, or in a wok, and add the egg. Swirl the pan and let the egg spread out in a thin pancake. Lift the edges of the pancake to let egg run underneath. It should cook through quickly. Flip over and cook for a few seconds on the other side, then remove from the heat. Repeat with the other egg. Roll up the pancakes and cut in thin strips. Add half the egg shreds to the noodles and set the other half aside.
• Place the garlic, ginger and a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle and pound to a coarse paste. Heat 1 tablespoon of the sunflower oil over medium heat in the same skillet or wok in which you cooked the eggs and add the paste and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Allow to cool slightly. Add the rice vinegar, the lime juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and whisk together. Taste and add salt. It should be somewhat salty. Toss with the noodle mixture. Transfer to a platter or a wide bowl, sprinkle the remaining egg shreds over the top, and serve.

RAMEN CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the cabbage, noodles and sunflower seeds or almonds.
• Whisk together the ramen flavor packet, oil, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss evenly to coat.

RAMEN NOODLE & CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cabbage and green onions in a large bowl. Use a large sealed container (like Tupperware) if you plan to take the dish to another site to serve. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Place sliced almonds on an ungreased cookie sheet and toast until dark (but not burnt); this will take approximately 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Open the ramen noodle packets and set the flavor packets to the side. You will use these in the following step. Empty ramen noodles into a gallon-sized baggie and crush; add toasted almonds. Close and set aside.
• Empty the three flavor packets, oil, water, vinegar and sugar into a jar or other lidded container and shake to mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Close jar securely.
• You end with three packages: one cabbage mix pack, one dry ingredient, and one jar of vinaigrette. Just before serving, add the oil to the cabbage mixture and toss well. Add the dry ingredients to this and toss well.
• Please note that "Oriental" flavor ramen usually has beef broth; if this is the case, the dish will not be vegetarian.
• I highly recommend toasting the almonds to a dark brown color. Just watch closely! I have had even more enthusiastic responses to the salad when the almonds are darker, which gives them a richer, more distinctive flavor that marries well with the rest of the dish.

CABBAGE SALAD SUPREME (USES TOP RAMEN NOODLES)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in order given.
• Add dressing just before serving. (However I have added the dressing earlier in the day, stored in the refrigerator. The noodles aren't quite as crunchy but still good, just stir to mix well before serving).

ORIENTAL NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUTS, SPINACH & CABBAGE

Steps:

• In large frying pan melt margarine. Coarsely crush the ramen noodles in the package before opening. (Save the flavor packets).
• Add the crushed noodles to the melted butter. Add the peanuts and sprinkle the salt and stir until lightly to dark brown.
• Do not burn. Set aside.
• Throw the shredded cabbage and spinach in large serving plates or bowl. Add radishes and celery. Lightly toss.
• In blender add milk, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, seasoning packets and horseradish sauce if desired. Pulse a few times.
• Spoon the peanut and noodles on the spinach/cabbage mixture and mix or leave on the top.
• Drizzle or spoon the dressing on top.
• Note: I wash all my fresh veges with ice cold water and a dab of bleach. Let them set for a few minutes. Drain the water, rinse the veges and put loose ones in a salad spinner. I have done this since 1963 when we were in another country and I have never stopped. It is safe.