Deconstructed Ramen Salad Skewers with Sesame Dressing

A fun and healthy twist on ramen salad, featuring bite-sized noodles, refreshing vegetables, and flavorful marinated tofu, all served on skewers with a delicious sesame ginger dressing for dipping.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

485

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.31

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4ozRamen Noodles(dried ramen noodles (without seasoning packet))

£0.40

14ozFirm or Extra Firm Tofu(pressed to remove excess water)

£3.00

1mediumCucumber(cut into bite-sized pieces)

£0.80

1pintCherry Tomatoes(halved)

£2.50

0.3cupSoy Sauce(low sodium)

£0.25

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.15

1tablespoonSesame Oil

£0.30

1tablespoonMaple Syrup(or other sweetener)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(freshly grated)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(for garnish (optional))

£0.15

2stalksGreen Onions(thinly sliced, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

2tablespoonsSesame Oil(for dressing)

£0.30

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar(for dressing)

£0.15

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce(low sodium, for dressing)

£0.25

1tablespoonHoney or Maple Syrup(for dressing)

£0.20

1teaspoonGinger(freshly grated, for dressing)

£0.05

1cloveGarlic(minced, for dressing)

£0.10

Total Cost

£9.25

£2.31 per serving

The Method

1
Press tofu to remove excess water. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
2
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Add the tofu and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and cut into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1-inch lengths).
4
Preheat oven to 375F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the marinated tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. (Alternatively, you can pan-fry the tofu in a little oil until golden brown on all sides).
5
While tofu is baking, prepare the sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
6
Thread the ramen noodles, cucumber pieces, cherry tomato halves, and baked/fried tofu cubes onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
7
Serve the skewers immediately with the sesame ginger dressing for dipping. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (320g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

11 g

12% of RDA

Sodium

1450 mg

63% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

You can add other vegetables to the skewers, such as bell peppers or zucchini.

If you don't have time to marinate the tofu, you can simply toss it with the marinade before threading it onto the skewers, but the flavor will be less intense.

For vegan option, ensure that the maple syrup/honey used is vegan.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Large Pot

Baking Sheet (Optional)

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

You can add other vegetables to the skewers, such as bell peppers or zucchini.

If you don't have time to marinate the tofu, you can simply toss it with the marinade before threading it onto the skewers, but the flavor will be less intense.

For vegan option, ensure that the maple syrup/honey used is vegan.

Deconstructed Ramen Salad Skewers with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

The Method