1large head crinkly Chinese cabbageaka Napa cabbage, wash, dried, thinly sliced; regular green cabbage can be used instead
5-6green onionsuse, white and green parts, sliced thin
Asian Sesame Salad Dressing
½cupcanola oilor other neutral oil such as avocado oil
2TablespoonsStevia and sugar blendto equal 2 Tablespoons of sweetener
⅓cuprice vinegaror apple cider vinegar
1Tablespoonsoy sauceor coconut aminos
1teaspoonsesame oil
Crunchy Topping
2Tablespoonsbutterolive oil may be used to replace part of the butter.
1packageInstant ramen noodlesbroken into small pieces, any flavor
1cupslivered almonds
1Flavor packet (optional)Use if desired to season the noodle and nut topping
Salt to taste
Instructions
Wash, dry, and cut napa cabbage into thin slices. Slice green onions, using both white and green parts. Mix shredded cabbage and green onions in a large salad bowl.
Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight lid and shake well to mix. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture, toss to coat, and set aside.
In a large frying pan, melt butter and/or olive oil. Add broken ramen noodles, almonds, and half the seasoning packet to the pan, if using. Toast the noodles and nuts until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir constantly to ensure they don't burn.
Sprinkle warm, crispy noodles and nut topping over the top, and enjoy!
Notes
There are step-by-step pictures, ingredient collage, serving ideas, and more tips above.Storage and Make AheadPrep the components and store them separately until ready to serve.
Prepare the salad dressing up to 5 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Shake well to emulsify the dressing before using.
Prepare the topping, cool completely, and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. The topping can be heated on the stovetop with a little oil or butter if desired.
It's best to prep the cabbage as close to serving time as possible. However, it can be washed, dried, and sliced 1-2 days in advance. Store it in a sealed container or plastic bag in a crisper drawer.
Nutritional EstimateThe nutritional estimate was calculated using 1 Tablespoon of sugar and 1 Tablespoon of powdered stevia sweetener blend.