Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad Food

CRUNCHY RAMEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add almonds and sunflower kernels; cook until toasted, about 4 minutes. Cool., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, pepper, contents of ramen seasoning packets and remaining oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Break noodles into small pieces. Just before serving, stir in noodles, almonds and sunflower kernels.

ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the olive oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt and pepper into a jar or sealable container with a lid. Shake to combine. Then, set aside.
• Combine the coleslaw mix, carrots, celery, wonton strips, green onions, and almonds in a large bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the mixture, and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately. See post for storage options.

CRUNCHY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the noodles as normal and prepare all the vegetables while the noodles are cooking. When they are done rinse under cold water and add to the salad.;
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a jam jar, shake and pour over the salad. Garnish with cashew nuts or sesame seeds.;

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
• Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

CRUNCHY PRAWN & NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in boiling water following the pack instructions. Drain and run under cold water until cool, then drain well again. Mix the noodles with the carrots, spring onions, coriander, mint and prawns.
• In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together, pour over the noodle salad and toss well to coat. Store in containers until ready to eat.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil., To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare dressing mix in small bowl as directed on envelope. Stir in sugar and soy sauce.
• Break Noodles apart; place in large bowl. Discard Seasoning Packets or reserve for another use. Add coleslaw blend, onions, sunflower kernels and nuts to noodles; mix lightly.
• Add dressing; toss to evenly coat noodle mixture.

CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spread the crumbled ramen noodles and sliced almonds out on a baking sheet, and stir a bit to combine. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds and noodles are slightly toasted and golden. Remove baking sheet, and give the mixture a good stir to toss. Then return it to the oven and toast for an additional 3 minutes. Keep a very close eye on the mixture so that it does not burn. Remove and set aside.
• Add ingredients (including the vinaigrette) together in a large bowl, and toss until combined.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (This salad is much better eaten the first day, as the noodles lose their "crunch" the longer it sits, and the avocado may brown a bit. Still, it's perfectly edible and enjoyable even after a few days!)
• Whisk all ingredients together until combined.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD *AWARD WINNING*

Steps:

• Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.
• Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.
• Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.
• Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve:.
• Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!
• Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.
• NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!
• Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.

CRUNCHY ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together salad ingredients.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
• Mix with tongs or hands and serve on platter.

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.

CRUNCHY ASIAN RAMEN SALAD

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet (the seasoning packet is NOT used in this recipe). Add the crushed noodles to the melted butter in the skillet. Sauté stirring frequently, until the noodles are a golden brown. Remove from skillet and let cool.
• Cut the Napa cabbage, slice the green onions, and combine this with the bagged cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add half of the dried cranberries and walnuts (you can also toast these first before adding or buy them already toasted). Add half of the Ramen noodles.
• Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake a few minutes; until the sugar has dissolved. You can also put the ingredients in a bowl and use a whisk to combine.
• A few minutes before serving this cabbage salad, pour the salad dressing over the greens. Mix. Add the remaining Ramen Noodles, cranberries, and walnuts on the top.

CHANG'S CRISPY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toast almonds: Lightly toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (no oil). Remove immediately and let cool.
• Dressing: Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar until sugar is dissolved. (This keeps for 3 weeks!)
• Shred cabbage: Cut cabbage (see photos in post, helpful): cut 1 slit down the middle lengthwise (or 2, if it's giant like the one I used). Then finely slice so it's shredded. Just use the top 1/2 - 2/3, mostly leafy part. Reserve the thick crunchy white part for another use (excellent in stir fries!).
• Toss everything except crispy noodles: Place cabbage in a big bowl with toasted almonds and green onions. Pour over Dressing, toss well.
• Add crispy noodles! Toss through noodles just before serving so they stay crisp!

CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, oil and peanut butter in large bowl.
• Add coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, edamame and bell pepper; toss to combine. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles, if desired.
• Serve immediately.