Napa Asian Salad

Napa Asian Salad

This is a favorite summer vegetable salad that can satisfy an Asian taste bud. A crowd favorite on a potluck get together. It’s a combined crunchiness of a fresh tang of napa cabbage and the crispy ramen and roasted almond slivers.

Crunchy Napa Asian Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Napa Cabbage, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro/Coriander
  • 1/2 cup Avocado, cubed (optional)
  • 1 pack Ramen noodles, broken and crunched
  • 1/2 cup Almond slivers
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
Dressing
  • 1/4 Cup Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped
  • Salt (to desired taste)

Method
 

  1. To prepare for the toppings, mix crunched ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds. Sprinkle olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes on 350 F. Set aside.
  2. To prepare for the dressing. Mix all dressing ingredients on a sauce pan. Heat until about to boil. Remove from heat and let it cool down before using.
  3. To assemble, mix the greens – cabbage, onions and cilantro in a salad bowl. Add about 1/2 cup of the dressing. Mix again. Top with the almond toppings and avocado cubes. Garnish with more green onions and cilantro.
  4. Serve with a side of dressing to add more if desired. Enjoy.