More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1
More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large napa cabbage , chopped ( you may use other cabbages but I like this one best )
5 scallions , diced ( green onions )
1/2 cup finely grated carrot ( I process in food processor )
1/4 - 1/2 cup butter ( I use about 4 tbls . )
2 packages ramen noodles ( do n't use soup flavoring )
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup sunflower oil ( or corn or any neutral tasting oil ) or 1 cup a light olive oil ( or corn or any neutral tasting oil )
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2/3 - 1 cup sugar or 1/2 cup honey
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
350
Sugar
15g
Fat
22g
The More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad is a popular salad, which is perfect for hot days and occasions such as picnics, parties, and potlucks. This salad is light, tangy, sweet, and savory at the same time, with a variety of textures and flavors that are guaranteed to wow your taste buds. It's full of nutrient-dense ingredients such as cabbage, scallions, carrots, and various nuts and seeds that provide plenty of nutritional benefits to the body.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, add the chopped napa cabbage, diced scallions and finely grated carrot.
2.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the ramen noodles into pieces and sauté the noodles, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, and sunflower seeds for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
3.In a separate container, mix together sunflower oil, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar or honey. Add salt and pepper as desired.
4.Combine all the ingredients together and toss the salad well before serving.

PROS

This Chinese Salad is an excellent option for weight-watchers as it is low in calories.

Easy to customize to your taste preferences, with numerous options to include fruits, nuts, meats, and other vegetables.

CONS

One pack of ramen noodles can contain as much as 14 grams of saturated fat.
Therefore, regular consumption should be avoided.

It’s essential to watch the sugar content when making the dressing.
Consider using honey instead of sugar where possible.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The More Crunch for Your Munch Chinese Salad is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins. Cabbage helps promote digestion and is known to contain cancer-fighting compounds.
Scallions promote heart health and are beneficial for controlling blood sugar levels.

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