Fumi Salad

If you’re looking for a salad that’s both crunchy and bursting with flavor, look no further than this delicious Fumi Salad. Featuring crisp cabbage, toasty ramen noodles, and a sweet and tangy dressing, it’s the perfect dish to bring to any gathering or enjoy as a light meal.

Fumi Salad with ramen noodles is one of those great recipes that taste great, have a little different flavor, and works best when made ahead.

The combination of crunchy cabbage, crispy ramen noodles, and slivered almonds means you have great textures in every bite.

The fumi salad dressing, with its perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy, adds great flavor to the fresh vegetables.

And it’s so easy to make! With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this salad in no time.

Not to mention, the best salad recipe pairs well with a variety of proteins and can easily be customized to suit your taste.

And best of all, this salad needs to sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.

So you can prepare the components in advance, making it a convenient option for busy days or when you need to feed a lot of people. This is definitely a pot luck favorite dish.

What is Fumi Salad?

Fumi Cabbage Salad is a flavorful and crunchy salad that combines chopped cabbage, green onions, toasted ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing.

What Ingredients are in Fumi Salad?

• Green Cabbage: Adds a fresh, crunchy base.
• Green Onions: Brings a mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
• Butter: Used for toasting the ramen noodles and almonds, adding richness.
• Slivered Almonds: Adds a nutty crunch.
• Ramen Noodles: Broken into small pieces, this gives the salad its signature crunch.
• Sesame Seeds: Adds a subtle, nutty flavor.
• White Sugar: Sweetens the salad dressing recipe.
• Black Pepper: Adds a hint of spice.
• Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
• Rice Wine Vinegar: Rice vinegar provides tanginess to the dressing.
• Oil: Helps to emulsify the dressing.

Pro Tip: Remove the flavor packets from the ramen noodles. You can save these ramen packets to flavor soup or broth or homemade ramen later. You do not need it in this dish.

How to Make Fumi Salad:

1. Chop head of cabbage and dice green onions, then chill.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds, and toast.
3. Drain the toasted mixture on paper towels.
4. Add the dressing ingredients in a jar and mix or shake well.
5. Combine chilled cabbage and green onions with the toasted mixture in a large bowl.
6. Toss with the dressing.
7. Let the salad sit for 20 minutes, then toss again and serve!

Pro Tip: Letting the salad sit for 20 minutes allows the flavors to meld together. Skipping this step will give you a fumi salad with much less flavor.

What Protein Can Be Added to Fumi Salad?

You can add your favorite protein to Fumi Cabbage Salad to make it a more substantial meal. Try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. These proteins complement the salad’s flavors and add a satisfying element.

Is Fumi Salad Healthy?

Cabbage Fumi Salad can be a healthy option, especially if you control the amount of dressing. It’s packed with vegetables and can be made healthier by using less sugar or a lighter oil.

But even as written, this salad is delicious, has lots of nutrients, and is always good eating.

Is Fumi Salad Gluten-Free?

Fumi Cabbage Salad is not naturally gluten-free due to the ramen noodles.

However, you can make it gluten-free by using gluten-free ramen or rice noodles which makes it a great side dish when feeding friends and family who are on a medically restrictive diet.

Is Fumi Salad vegan?

This salad recipe with cabbage and noodle is not vegan since it toasts the crunchy topping in butter.

However, you can easily make this recipe vegan by toasting the topping in your favorite vegan oil (olive oil, sesame oil, avocado oil). You also need to double check your ramen noodles. 

Usually the noodles by themselves are vegan. Some companies will add egg or whey to the noodles. While many broths are not vegan, you can find vegan ramen noodle options, and ones without a seasoning packet are your best bet.

What to Serve with Fumi Salad:

Fumi Ramen Noodle Salad ramen noodles pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, or even as a side to a hearty soup. It’s versatile enough to go well with a lot of different dishes.

Delicious grilled meats you can serve with this salad are: Grilled Peach Chicken, Mambo Chicken, Stuffed Flank Steak and Coffee Rubbed Pork Tenderloins.

Flavorful Seafood Recipes: Seafood Pasta, Lemon Pesto Shrimp and Mussels with Leeks.

Easy Soups to serve with this salad are: Canned Pumpkin Soup Recipe, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup and Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup.

How to Store Fumi Salad:

Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you are making this to eat later in the week, keep the dressing and crunchy topping separate and add it just before serving to maintain the salad’s crunch.

Even dressed, this salad will have great flavor for a couple days, but the brown almonds and toasted ramen noodles may loose their crunch. For easier access to a great salad later in the week, store the crunchy topping and dressing separate and place cabbage mix in its own container.

Can You Freeze Fumi Salad?

No, you should not freeze fumi salad. Freezing this ramen cabbage salad is not recommended as the texture of the cabbage and ramen noodles will be compromised. It’s best enjoyed fresh.

Additional Salad Recipes You’ll Love…

• Chef Salad
• 4 Bean Salad
• Avocado and Melon Salad
• Carrot Noodles
• Tuna Potato Salad

Enjoy the unique blend of textures and flavors in this Fumi Salad, perfect for any occasion from family reunions to bridal shower ideas. The flavor burst and crunch is one of my favorite features of this dish.

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