Napa Cabbage Salad

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This is a yummy, crunchy napa cabbage salad with toasted ramen noodles and almond slivers. The bowl is always licked clean at potlucks!

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Large bowl of Napa cabbage salad with ramen and almonds.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 head napa cabbage

  • 1 bunch minced green onions

  • cup butter

  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken

  • 1 cup slivered almonds

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for Napa cabbage salad in glass bowls on a marble surface.

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  2. Finely shred cabbage; do not chop. Combine green onions and cabbage in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Glass bowl filled with chopped Napa cabbage and green onions.

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  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make the crunchy topping: Melt butter in a pot. Stir ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds into the pot with melted butter.

    Pan with ramen noodles and sliced almonds roasting.

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  4. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn, for 5 to 7 minutes. When they are browned remove them from the oven.

    Tray with toasted ramen and almonds cooling after roasting.

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  5. Make the dressing: Heat oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small saucepan. Bring the dressing to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.

    Sauce mixture simmering in pan with a rich brown color.

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  6. Toss together cabbage with crunchy topping and dressing immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.

    Two bowls: one with chopped cabbage, the other with toasted ramen and almonds.

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  7. Enjoy!

    Large bowl of Napa cabbage salad with ramen and almonds.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

632 Calories
51g Fat
40g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 632
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 66%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 653mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 262mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 732mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.