Can I add protein to a ramen salad?

Absolutely! Option to add some grilled chicken , rotisserie chicken, or grilled shrimp on top for some protein that completes this meal.

What other salad toppings can be added?

Option to add some sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, or any other favorite toppings!

The BEST Ramen Noodle Salad! Sesame Ginger Crunch Ramen Salad is packed with flavor, great for meal prep and perfect for summer!

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Sesame Ginger Dressing:

Salad Ingredients:

1 cup green cabbage, chopped
1 cup purple cabbage, chopped
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup edamame, shelled
1/2 cup English cucumber, sliced or quartered
1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup peanuts or cashews, chopped
1/2 cup dried ramen noodles, crushed (sub dried rice noodles for gluten-free)
garnish: lime slices + jalapeno slices + cilantro

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Dressing: Combine Sesame Ginger Dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Close lid and shake to combine. Alternatively, place ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Build Salad: In a large bowl add green cabbage, purple cabbage, romaine lettuce, cilantro, green onions, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, cucumber, mandarin oranges, crushed peanuts, and ramen noodles.
Toss: Toss to combine and then divide between 4 bowls. Add as much dressing as you desire. Garnish with additional chopped peanuts, lime wedges, jalapeño slices and more cilantro, as desired.

Gluten-Free: use Tamari instead of soy sauce and sub in dried rice ramen noodles to make this gluten-free.
Meal Prep: this is a great recipe to meal prep – just add dressing right before serving.
Protein: want to add more protein – grilled shrimp or grilled chicken would be great here!