sesame napa pasta salad
This salad is crunchy and delicious. You can make it ahead of time and is great for taking to a picnic or carry in.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 medium head napa cabbage
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked
- 4-6 green onions, thin sliced
- TOPPING
- 2 packages ramen noodles, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
How To Make sesame napa pasta salad
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the ramen and slivered almonds. Place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until slightly browned - about 10 minutes. Check frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool. -
Step 2Cook pasta according to package directions. Cool and place in large bowl
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Step 3Add thin sliced green onions and shredded Napa cabbage to pasta.
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Step 4Dressing
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Step 5Mix together tamari, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil and salt and pepper.
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Step 6Add about half to pasta and Napa mixture. Mix well. taste and add more dressing if needed. You want the salad coated but not drowned in dressing.
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Step 7Serve almonds and ramen on the side. Or, add just before serving (to prevent ramen from getting soggy).
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Discover More
Culture:
Asian
Category:
Pasta Salads
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#ramen
Keyword:
#make-ahead
Keyword:
#napa
Keyword:
#seamen oil
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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