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Shrimp Ramen Salad w/ Miso Dressing

Shrimp ramen salad combines chilled noodles with crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp, all bathed in a savory sweet miso dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

Dressing

Salad

  • 3 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 carrot large peeled and julienned (short thin strips)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced julienned short thin strips
  • 4 green onions white and green parts chopped, separated
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves lightly packed

Toppings

Instructions

  • In a stock pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil with a tablespoon of kosher salt.
  • Cook the noodles per package directions. Drain and rinse. Place in a bowl and toss with tablespoon of oil. Cover and refrigerate to cool.
  • Remove the shell and tail from the shrimp. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Season with pinch of kosher salt and red pepper flakes. In a sauté pan over medium heat melt the butter and quickly pan sear the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In a bowl mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl. Add the cleaned, chopped spinach, cold noodles, cooled shrimp, carrot, bell pepper, white parts of the green onion, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
  • Serve with chopped green onions, almonds and sesame seeds on top and cut limes on the side to squeeze on top.

Notes

  1. Either use 8 ounces of fresh noodles like ramen or Shanghai or your favorite OR two 4 ounce packages of dried ramen noodles. Save flavor packet for other use.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5621IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg