Ramen Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing (Easy Recipe)
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 packages ramen noodles seasoning packets removed and the noodles crushed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 limes juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 3 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots peeled and julienned
- ½ cup peanuts
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 green onions green parts sliced and white ends discarded
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then add the noodles. Stir constantly until the noodles are light and brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 packages ramen noodles
- In the meantime, mix the peanut butter, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger paste and garlic paste together in a medium bowl. Set aside.½ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 limes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds.3 cups green cabbage, 3 cups red cabbage, 2 large carrots, ½ cup peanuts, ½ cup cilantro, 3 green onions, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Add the sauce mixture until completely incorporated then toss in the noodles just until combined.
- Serve with freshly chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sesame seeds and lime wedges if desired.
- See post for storage options, tips, and FAQs.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of ramen noodle salad. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Ramen Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing (Easy Recipe)
Serving Size
1 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
481
mg
20
%
Potassium
383
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
3154
IU
63
%
Vitamin C
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
