Best 7 Crunchy Oriental Salad Recipes

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Taste buds will rejoice with the first bite of a crunchy oriental salad, a combination of fresh vegetables, savory sauces, and complementary textures. The lightly blanched snow pea pods or tender asparagus spears, combined with julienned carrots and bell peppers, offer a refreshing crunch that pairs wonderfully with the crisp bite of water chestnuts. This delightful salad is a symphony of flavors, where the sweetness of shredded cabbage and red onion mingles with the tangy bite of a well-balanced dressing, often made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. It's a culinary exploration that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of Asian markets, with each bite bursting with a satisfying mix of flavors and textures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES



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This is a salad that even non-cabbage eaters love. It is nice and crunchy with great flavor. I once took it to a potluck in my apartment complex and then had to put the recipe up on the bulletin board because everyone wanted the recipe!

Provided by -Tulip-

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like)
1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing and set aside.
  • Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
  • Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
  • If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
  • Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat.
  • I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
  • If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
  • Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
  • If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
  • If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL SALAD



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There are many recipes like this out there. This is easy and the dressing is wonderful, flavorful, yet light. Toss with dressing right before you serve.

Provided by Everything Sweet

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces coleslaw mix
4 green onions, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (keep the seasoning to the side)
6 ounces sliced almonds (1 small package)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place coleslaw and onions in a large salad bowl.
  • Melt butter on the stove and then add the Ramen Noodles (broken up), almonds and sesame seeds and brown. Cool and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients and the seasoning packet for the dressing. Pour dressing over salad when ready to serve. Toss to combine.

ORIENTAL CRUNCHY RAMEN SALAD



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Make and share this Oriental Crunchy Ramen Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
6 green onions, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 -5 drops sesame oil

Steps:

  • Crunch up ramen noodles inside unopened bag.
  • Put ramen noodles into frying pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  • Put lettuce and green onions in large bowl.
  • Mix up dressing ingredients and toss with lettuce mixture.
  • Add ramen noodles just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 120.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL COLESLAW SALAD



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This is a wonderful crunchy coleslaw salad with 2 kinds of cabbage with sunflower seeds and almonds too. It is a really healthy salad and super easy to make. It can be made several hours in advance if need be. I love the crunchy, munchy, chewiness of this salad. This is my own rendition of a very simple recipe I started out with...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

SALAD
1/2 head of savoy cabbage, shredded (or your favorite)
1/2 head of purple cabbage, shredded
5 - 7 medium green onions, chopped
1/2 - 3/4 c carrots, shredded or matchsticks
1 c almonds, slivered or sliced
1/2 c sunflower seeds
2 pkg oriental ramen noodles
2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted or plain (for top of salad before serving)
DRESSING
1 c oil
1/2 c seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 c sugar (or more according to your taste)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp sriracha hot chili sauce (optional)
1/2 - 1 Tbsp oriental flavoring mix from packet of noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Chop up your 2 different cabbages
  • 2. Mix the ingredients of your salad dressing and pour into a glass jar w/lid and shake till it is combined or use a wire whisk to combine.
  • 3. Add all your ingredients for your salad except for sesame seeds and toss together in a bowl.
  • 4. Pour some of your dressing over salad and toss and then decide if you need more or not. Just before serving add your sesame seeds to the top for garnish.
  • 5. If I am taking this salad to serve at a picnic I wait about an hour before serving to add the ramen noodles and sesame seeds on top. Here is the finished salad we served today for the 4th of July at my parents camp in Cooks Forest. It is such a colorful and crunchy salad.

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL TOSSED SALAD



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Whats not to love about a good salad?

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
1/2 c canola oil
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
SALAD:
mixed salad greens, romaine, spinach etc.
2 bunch green onions, sliced diagonally
1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 c chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Mix salad dressing ingredients.
  • 2. Toast almonds and sesame seeds.
  • 3. Mix all salad ingredients together add dressing and top with chow mien noodles.

TRUDI'S ORIENTAL CRUNCHY SALAD



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This recipe was entered into our 2009 Corporate Soup and Salad Cook-off and took first prize for the salad category. The recipe is courtesy of Trudi Blair.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
6 ounces ramen noodles, 2 pkgs crumbled fine with rolling pin
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 medium Chinese cabbage, shredded

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing, combine the ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, chill.
  • Toast the sesame seeds, almonds, and broken noodles in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes on a cookie sheet. Discard the flavor packet for the Ramen noodles.
  • Just prior to serving combine vegetables, seed mixture with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Sodium 719.3, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 14.1, Protein 5.9

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet stir into butter mixture.2. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are golden brown remove from heat.3. Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients toss.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 cups): Calories 265 (Calories from Fat 110) Fat 12g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 140mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 16g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 26% Calcium 6% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch 1 Medium-Fat Meat 2 Vegetable 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Tips for Making a Crunchy Oriental Salad:

  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables. This is key to achieving the desired crunch in your salad. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should still have a slight crunch to them when they're done cooking.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what really brings the salad together, so don't skimp on it. Experiment with different flavors until you find one that you love.
  • Add some protein. If you want to make a more substantial salad, add some protein, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will help to preserve the crunch of the vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crunchy Oriental salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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