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A bowl of colorful noodle salad features ramen noodles, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and strips of cooked meat or tofu, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Chopsticks are lifting some noodles from the bowl.

Chilled Ramen Salad (Hiyashi Chuka)

This chilled ramen salad is a refreshing twist on traditional ramen, featuring cold noodles tossed in a tangy-sweet vinaigrette with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and savory ham. It’s perfect for a hot day and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course main dish, Salad
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 541 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the noodles

  • 18 ounces fresh ramen noodles or 12 ounces dried ramen noodles

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Japanese hot mustard
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored vegetable oil

For the salad

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 Persian or Kirby cucumber cut into matchsticks
  • 1/3 cup thick-cut ham cut into strips
  • 10 grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles: Boil ramen according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. If making ahead, refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Add sesame oil and vegetable oil, whisking until well combined.
  • Cook the eggs: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until set into a thin omelet. Remove from pan, let cool, and slice into thin strips.
  • Assemble the salad: Arrange chilled ramen on a plate or bowl. Top with cucumber, ham, tomatoes, and sliced egg.
  • Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately or chill until ready.

Notes

Note: To make this salad vegan, skip the egg and ham. Add tofu, tempeh, or edamame for extra protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 2415mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 5mg
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