Oriental Salad Recipe π₯
Description: This Oriental Salad is a dazzling combination of flavors and textures that makes it a standout dish, perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant appearance and tantalizing taste, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at dinner parties or gatherings.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 528.5
- Fat Content: 47.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11g
- Cholesterol Content: 27.1mg
- Sodium Content: 811.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 17.7g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Ingredients:
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 package instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by tearing the Napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large salad bowl. Slice the green onions thinly and set aside.
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Prepare Noodle Mixture: In a separate medium-sized bowl, break up the instant ramen noodles into small pieces. Add the slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and melted butter to the noodles, mixing well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
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Bake Noodle Mixture: Spread the noodle mixture evenly onto a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown and crunchy. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
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Prepare Dressing: While the noodle mixture is baking, it’s time to prepare the dressing. In a medium saucepan, combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and soy sauce. Heat the mixture over medium heat just until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir frequently until the dressing has cooled.
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Assemble Salad: Once the noodle mixture is baked to perfection and the dressing has cooled, it’s time to assemble the salad. Arrange the torn Napa cabbage in the salad bowl or on a serving platter.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle the baked noodle mixture and sliced green onions over the bed of Napa cabbage.
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Pour Dressing: Just before serving, pour the cooled dressing evenly over the salad.
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Serve: Serve the Oriental Salad immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors and textures with each bite.
This Oriental Salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with unique flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a surefire hit with family and friends alike!
