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Chilled Out Ramen Salad

Zojirushi Recipe – Chilled Out Ramen Salad

Instantly turn your ordinary salad into a hearty meal with the addition of ramen noodles. Salad is dressed with our original karashi dressing - tasty! Worried of soggy salad? Fear no more. Zojirushi food jars will keep your salad fresh and chilled!

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Ingredients

[For 12 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]
Ingredients (serves 1):  
For Salad: 

  • 2 cups water 
  • 1.5 oz. fresh ramen noodle or 1 oz. dried noodle
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil 
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • 3 cherry tomatoes 
  • 1/8 cup cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8” thickness 
  • 1 thinly sliced ham, cut into 1/2” wide strips

For Salad Dressing:

  • 1/3 tsp. karashi (Japanese mustard) 
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar 
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce

[For 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]
Ingredients (serves 1):  
For Salad: 

  • 3 cups water 
  • 2 oz. fresh ramen noodle or 1.5 oz. dried noodle
  • 1-1/2 tsp. sesame oil 
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • 5 cherry tomatoes 
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8” thickness 
  • 2 thinly sliced ham, cut into 1/2” wide strips

For Salad Dressing:

  • 1/2 tsp. karashi (Japanese mustard) 
  • 1/3 tsp. sugar 
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tsp. soy sauce

*This recipe was developed for 12 oz. and 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars. Adjustments may be required for making this recipe in other Food Jar sizes. 

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 1
1

Pre-chill the food jar by filling with ice cubes and water (not included in the ingredients list). Close the lid and allow to chill. 

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 2
2

In a sauce pan, place water and bring to a boil. Add noodles to the water and cook according to the package direction.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 3
3

Drain hot water from cooked noodle and rinse with cold water. Drain excess water and coat with sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 4
4

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for the salad dressing. 

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 5
5

Discard ice and water from the food jar and pour in the dressing from step 4.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 6
6

Place whole, boiled egg in the food jar. 

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 7
7

Cut an “x” on each cherry tomato with knife and place in the food jar.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 8
8

Layer cooked noodles, cucumber slices, then ham. Fill until 1/2" below the ridge.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 9
9

Shake the food jar to dress the salad right before eating. Open lid and carefully mix the salad with a fork.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 10
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Make sure to consume within 6 hours to prevent from spoiling.

Chilled Out Ramen Salad Step 11
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Enjoy!

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