Crunchy Asian Salad

Name: Crunchy Asian Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor); 1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots); 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup); 1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 oz); 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1x1/8-inch strips; 2 seedless oranges, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 15

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Focus on the fresh, trim the ramen and top it with fruits and veggies. The result: a more vitamin-rich salad.

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Salad

1 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 oz)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1x1/8-inch strips
2 seedless oranges, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions

1

In large bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is well blended.
2

Break up ramen noodles in bag before opening. Discard seasoning packet from soup package. Add noodles and all remaining salad ingredients except oranges and spinach to dressing; toss to mix well. Stir in oranges and spinach. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Turn this into a delicious main dish salad by adding shredded cooked chicken.
tip 2
Chopped peanuts or honey-roasted peanuts would be a delicious substitute for the almonds in this recipe.
tip 3
The ramen noodles will be crisp if the salad is served right after making it, but will soften if the salad is stored.

Nutrition Information

110 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 9g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 110

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 7g; 11%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 150mg; 6%

Potassium: 170mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 9g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%; 35%

Vitamin C: 50%; 50%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Focus on the fresh, trim the ramen and top it with fruits and veggies. The result: a more vitamin-rich salad.