Ramen Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant ramen noodle salad perfect for a light lunch. Cooked ramen noodles are tossed with shredded carrots, cucumber, edamame, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.08/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8ozRamen noodles(Discard seasoning packet or save for another use.)

£0.60

1cupShredded carrots(Pre-shredded or freshly shredded.)

£0.30

1mediumCucumber(Peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced or diced.)

£0.80

1cupEdamame(Shelled and cooked.)

£1.50

2tablespoonsSesame oil(Toasted sesame oil recommended for best flavor.)

£0.25

3tablespoonsRice vinegar(Unseasoned.)

£0.15

2tablespoonsSoy sauce(Low sodium preferred.)

£0.10

1tablespoonGinger(Freshly grated.)

£0.12

1cloveGarlic(Minced.)

£0.05

1tablespoonHoney(Or maple syrup for vegan option.)

£0.15

1tablespoonSesame seeds(For garnish.)

£0.10

2tablespoonsGreen onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish.)

£0.20

Total Cost

£4.32

£1.08 per serving

Instructions

1.
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
2.
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled ramen noodles, shredded carrots, cucumber, and edamame.
4.
Pour the sesame ginger dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to coat.
5.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For added protein, add grilled tofu or cooked chicken.

Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas.

Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Whisk

Large bowl

Wine Pairings

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Ramen Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

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