Pioneer Woman Napa Cabbage Salad Recipe
Are you looking for a fresh salad recipe? The Pioneer Woman Napa Cabbage Salad Recipe is perfect! This crunchy, delicious salad is so easy to make.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk or fork
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 head napa cabbage chopped
- 2 packages ramen noodles crushed (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Wash the napa cabbage thoroughly under cold water.
- Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Chop it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- Put all the cabbage in your large bowl.
- Crush the ramen noodles while still in package.
- Break them into small pieces by hand.
- Add the crushed noodles to the bowl.
- Toss in the sliced almonds and sunflower seeds.
- Add the sliced green onions too.
- Mix everything together gently.
- Take your small bowl for the dressing now.
- Pour in the vegetable oil first.
- Add the sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Whisk everything together until sugar dissolves completely.
- The dressing should look smooth and combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Make sure every piece gets some dressing.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunchiness.
- This salad tastes best when fresh!
Notes
- Keep ingredients separate until serving time.
- This keeps everything super crunchy and fresh.
- Toast your almonds in a pan beforehand.
- It adds amazing nutty flavor to the salad.
- You can add mandarin oranges for sweetness.
- Grilled chicken makes it a complete meal.
- Make extra dressing and store it separately.
- Don't overdress the salad at once.
- Add dressing just before eating for best texture.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
- The salad stays good for one day.