Asian Noodle Salad

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This easy Asian noodle salad recipe is ramen noodles and colorful veggies all tossed in a sesame hoisin dressing. The perfect side dish for any summer celebration!

I am all about the salads this summer, and the more colorful, the better! This Asian noodle salad is chock full of a variety of rainbow vegetables which are combined with ramen noodles and coated in the most amazing hoisin dressing for the ultimate salad. Best of all, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes! It’s always the first to disappear at potlucks and makes a great side dish for barbecues and other summer events – perfect for this upcoming 4th of July weekend!

This Asian noodle salad recipe starts with the vegetables – I use purple cabbage, carrots, red and yellow bell peppers and edamame. The ramen noodles are the little packets of noodles that you find at the grocery store in the soup area. While the noodles cook, I chop the veggies and put together a quick yet super flavorful sesame hoisin dressing. I use Lee Kum Kee hoisin sauce for this salad dressing. It adds an amazingly complex flavor and is made from spices, soybeans and sweet potatoes. Lee Kum Kee hoisin sauce is not only great for salad dressing, but you can use it for marinades, stir fries, and as a condiment for dipping.

Lee Kum Kee makes a variety of Asian sauces and condiments, with over 200 to choose from! I love that their sauces use premium non-GMO ingredients and they even include some gluten free options to accommodate those with dietary restrictions. Lee Kum Kee was established in China in 1888 and has a long history of promoting Chinese culinary culture, both in the United States and around the world. With Lee Kum Kee sauces, it’s so easy to enjoy authentic Asian flavors at home that taste like they came from a restaurant!

The dressing takes about 3 minutes to make, and along with the hoisin sauce, it’s flavored with sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar and soy sauce. After the noodles and veggies are tossed with the dressing, they’re topped with fresh herbs and chopped peanuts for a little crunch.

I love that this Asian noodle salad is packed full of flavor, yet can be put together in no time and is always the hit of any party. You can’t go wrong with this salad and your guests will most definitely be asking for the recipe!

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Asian Noodle Salad

This easy Asian noodle salad recipe is ramen noodles and colorful veggies all tossed in a sesame hoisin dressing. The perfect side dish for any summer celebration!

Course Salad

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 304 kcal

Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 4 3-ounce packages dried ramen noodles (seasoning packs discarded)
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 red bell pepper finely diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper finely diced
• 1 cup edamame
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/3 cup chopped peanuts

For the dressing:

• 1/3 cup Lee Kum Kee hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions.

2. While ramen noodles are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger and salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.

3. Cool noodles to room temperature and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, edamame, green onions and cilantro to the bowl.

4. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and peanuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Asian Noodle Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Sodium 1058mg 44%

Potassium 285mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 9.9%

Vitamin C 57.7%

Calcium 5.2%

Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.