Aunt Grace's Napa Salad Recipe

Name: Aunt Grace's Napa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium Chinese cabbage (aka Napa Cabbage chopped up into bite sized pieces); ½ cup butter, melted (I use Keller's Light Butter); 2 (12 ounce) packages ramen noodles, noodles broken up while still in their bags, this is a lot less messy; ¼ cup slivered almonds, Diamond Brand; ¼ cup sesame seeds; ¼ cup roasted soybeans (Soy Nuts); ¼ cup pine nuts, Diamond Brand; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup sesame oil; ½ cup sugar (I use Splenda!); ½ cup rice vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce, I use the low sodium kind

Servings: persons

1 medium Chinese cabbage (aka Napa Cabbage chopped up into bite sized pieces)
½ cup butter, melted (I use Keller's Light Butter)
2 (12 ounce) packages ramen noodles, noodles broken up while still in their bags, this is a lot less messy
¼ cup slivered almonds, Diamond Brand
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup roasted soybeans (Soy Nuts)
¼ cup pine nuts, Diamond Brand
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup sesame oil
½ cup sugar (I use Splenda!)
½ cup rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce, I use the low sodium kind

1
Chop the cabbage into bite sized pieces.
2
Melt the butter.
3
Add the broken up Ramen noodles to the melted butter.
4
Stir in the mixed nuts.
5
Saute the above ingredients over low heat stirring constantly until mixed and golden (be careful because it can burn quickly so make sure to watch it).
6
To make the dressing:.
7
Bring the oils, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to a boil.
8
Remove from heat.
9
When ready to eat, add the noodle mixture and the dressing mixture to the chopped cabbage.
10
Make sure that you don't mix it together too soon because the salad does not keep.
11
No leftovers are allowed!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium Chinese cabbage (aka Napa Cabbage chopped up into bite sized pieces), ½ cup butter, melted (I use Keller's Light Butter), 2 (12 ounce) packages ramen noodles, noodles broken up while still in their bags, this is a lot less messy, ¼ cup slivered almonds, Diamond Brand, and more.

Yes, Aunt Grace's Napa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Grace's Napa Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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