Side dishe for 8
Ramen Noodle Salad
$4.39for 426 minServes 8
Crunchy ramen, cabbage, carrots, almonds, and green onions are tossed with a sweet ginger dressing without cooking.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.36Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price | |
| Cabbage, 1.75 lb$0.79/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.38Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price | |
| Green onions, 0.75$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.79Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price | |
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.77 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegarHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 26 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$1.10 per serving$4.39 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 pkgs. dry ramen
- 1 cup fisher sliced almonds
- 6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 2/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Crush the dry ramen into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Add the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and sliced almonds.
- Whisk the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss for 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then let the salad stand for 15 minutes before tossing again.
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