Halal Twist by Hasan
This vibrant halal Chinese cabbage salad combines crisp coleslaw mix, colorful bell peppers, and crunchy sunflower seeds with a sweet-sour dressing. A perfect side dish that comes together in just 22 minutes!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Primarily vegetable-based with no meat concerns
- Sunflower seeds provide plant-based protein
- Can be made completely vegetarian by omitting chicken variation
- Uses vegetable oil instead of animal fats
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Ramen noodles
What to watch for: Chicken-flavored ramen may contain non-halal flavorings or additives
The halal solution: Use halal-certified ramen noodles or substitute with rice noodles
Find halal ramen noodles on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chicken-flavored ramen noodles | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| butter | halal | Dairy product |
| seasoning | halal | Check for alcohol-free |
| coleslaw mix | halal | Vegetable |
| sunflower seeds | halal | Plant-based |
| green onions | halal | Vegetable |
| red bell pepper | halal | Vegetable |
| vegetable oil | halal | Plant-based |
| vinegar | halal | Check for alcohol-free |
| sugar | halal | Plant-based |
| soy sauce | questionable | Check for alcohol-free |
What You’ll Need
- 1 package chicken-flavored ramen noodles (substitute halal ramen)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning
- 0.75 package coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 6 green onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use halal-certified)
Let’s Cook
- In frying pan, melt butter
- Add teaspoons seasoning and noodles
- Saute 2 minutes, stirring
- Set aside on paper towel
- In large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, kernels, green onions and red bell pepper
- Toss, cover and refrigerate
- 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving make dressing:
- In small bowl, whisk rest of ingredients well til syrupy
- Pour over salad, stir well, and refrigerate
- Just before serving, stir in noodles
- Variations:
- Sub or add toasted slivered or chopped almonds in place of or in addition to sunflower kernels
- For a complete “one-dish” lunch or meal, stir in 2-3 cups cooked, diced chicken
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- Toast the noodles just until golden – they’ll continue to crisp as they cool
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld
- Add the crispy noodles just before serving to maintain their crunch
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Non-stick frying pan
Perfect for toasting noodles without sticking
Large mixing bowl
Essential for combining all salad ingredients
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