Marinated Asian Ramen Salad

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Servings: 8-12

This cold salad offers a variety of textures, making a unique side dish. Feeding a crowd or in the mood for leftovers? The size of this recipe fits the bill! Plan to create a day ahead so the ramen has time to soak in the savory dressing.

Ingredients

Salad

2 packages (3 ounces) ramen noodles (vegetable or chicken)

1 bag (8 ounces) snow peas, blanched and drained

1 bag (12 ounces) broccoli slaw, large pieces of broccoli cut small

2 stalks celery, cut into ¼-inch pieces

1 bag (8 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, cooked per instructions

1 bunch scallions, cut into ½-inch pieces

Dressing

¾ cup vegetable oil (we used sunflower)

⅓ cup rice vinegar

¼ cup sugar or honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 slice fresh ginger (about an inch), grated

1 package ramen noodle seasoning

Pinch salt

Garnish

½ cup salted peanuts

½ cup toasted sunflower seeds

½ cup sesame sticks

Directions

Break up noodles and put in bottom of a large bowl. Mix together remaining salad ingredients.
Combine all dressing ingredients and toss with salad. Pour over noodles.
Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. At serving time, toss, garnish and enjoy!

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Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com.