Looking for a quick summer recipe that’s fresh, easy, and feels good to eat?
This cold ramen salad is one of our favorites—simple to throw together, full of crunchy veggies, and tossed in a creamy peanut dressing with a little kick. It comes together in about 20 minutes, leaves minimal mess, and tastes even better knowing it’s made with all-organic ingredients.
Quick tip: when you choose organic, you’re skipping things like GMOs (genetically modified organisms)—seeds that are changed in a lab to grow faster or resist bugs—and synthetic pesticides, which are man-made chemicals used to kill bugs and weeds. These chemicals can stick around inside your food even after it’s harvested and washed, and they can also harm the soil, water, and insects that are beneficial to the environment.
Perfect for hot days when you don’t want to cook, this one’s light, satisfying, and great for sharing.
Organic Peanut Ramen Salad
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 servings organic ramen noodles
- 2 baby bok choy, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crushed organic peanuts
- Fresh organic cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Peanut Vinaigrette:
- 2 full tablespoons organic creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons organic rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons organic soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon organic honey
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
- Make the vinaigrette:
In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and water until smooth. Set aside. - Cook the noodles:
Boil ramen noodles according to package directions (usually about 2–3 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water, then shake off excess water and set aside. - Prep your veggies:
While the noodles cook, thinly slice the bok choy and red cabbage. Roughly chop or crush the peanuts if not already done. - Toss it all together:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, veggies, and half the peanuts. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss until everything is well coated. - Garnish and serve:
Spoon into bowls and top with the remaining peanuts and fresh cilantro, if using. Serve immediately or chill to enjoy later—it holds up great in the fridge.
Stay tuned for more delicious organic recipes coming your way! In the meantime, visit 50 Reasons to Choose Organic to learn more about how choosing organic supports both your family’s health and the farmers who grow your food.