Description
This vegan ramen noodle salad is so tasty and satisfying and, it’s easy to make! Unlike ramen noodle salads made with those very curly uncooked noodles from a small packet, and served as more of a side salad, this vegan ramen noodle salad is very satisfying and stands alone as a main course. If you like Asian-inspired salads, you’ll love this. There are so many vegetable and topping options, your tastebuds will never get bored of it!
Ingredients
2 Squares of ramen noodles- such as the Lotus Foods Brand Organic Millet and Brown Rice
- Mixed lettuce, arugula, kale, or any combination- A couple of handfuls, chopped
- 1/4–1/2 of an English cucumber (or another variety deseeded)-peeled and grated
- 1/2 Cup thinly shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 Cup grated carrot
- 1/4 Cup cilantro leaves- chopped
- 1/3 Handful of mint leaves- chopped
- 2 Scallions- chopped into coins on the diagonal
- 1 T Toasted or raw sesame seeds
For the Salad Dressing
- 1/4 Cup rice vinegar- plain, not the seasoned kind
- 1 Lime juiced- if organic, use some of the zest as well for extra flavor
- 1 T Maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or 1 small garlic clove minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated ginger (or a 1/2 inch or more knob of fresh, peeled, and minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Ramen Noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles in a colander with cold water.
- Make the dressing using rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and maple syrup.
- Toss the vegetables and ramen noodles with the salad dressing.
- Serve in a pretty bowl and top with sesame seeds.
Notes
Make the salad with broccoli, red pepper, or green cabbage for a variation of this salad. You’ll come up with a combination you like. This recipe is very flexible. You can use more of one vegetable, less of another, more ramen noodles, etc. It’s all to your liking.
Experiment by adding a dash of sesame oil, soy sauce, tamari, or Bragg’s liquid aminos to the salad dressing for a different flavor.
Add additional toppings to take this salad to take it to the next level! Try adding baked tofu, tempeh, edamame, and chopped peanuts or almonds.
Try eating the salad with chopsticks! It’s fun and the salad just seems to taste better!
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: vegan ramen noodle salad, no oil vegan ramen salad, healthy ramen noodle salad, easy ramen noodle salad