Crunchy Asian Salad
Family and friends will love this salad.
1 head Napa (Chinese) cabbage, cut finely
2 ears corn, de-cobbed
1 carrot, grated
1/2 bunch cilantro, cut finely
1 small cucumber, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch bites
1 tomato, diced, or 1/2 red pepper, diced
1 package Westbrae or Soken ramen noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/3 cup brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin – Japanese cooking sake
2 tablespoons tamari
2 teaspoons garlic puree
2 teaspoons fresh ginger juice, or ginger powder
1 teaspoon lime juice
Place all the cut vegetables in a large bowl. Smash the ramen noodles in the package with a heavy jar or can. Add to the vegetables. Save seasoning packet for another meal. Blend the last six ingredients in a separate jar. Pour over the vegetables and mix well. Place a plate over the salad and marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
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This is one of my favorite salads!