Oriental Crunch Recipes

ORIENTAL CRUNCHY RAMEN SALAD

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.

THAI CRUNCH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until the cilantro is finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss; otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn't get soggy.

ORIENTAL CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
• In a medium no-stick skillet, saute the almonds and sesame seeds until they are lightly golden.
• Remove from heat and allow the seeds to cool a bit before tossing them with the coleslaw mix, sunflower seeds and onions.
• Just prior to serving, toss with crunchy chow mein noodles, top with dressing and enjoy!
• NOTE: The salad is best if it is mixed and refrigerated overnight (minus the noodles).

CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
• In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet.
• In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles. Toss with dressing to coat evenly. Top with toasted sesame seeds.

TRUDI'S ORIENTAL CRUNCHY SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY ORIENTAL SALAD

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.