On-the-Go Ramen Cashew Salad

Sometimes, all you’ve got is a microwave. Whether you’re at work, on the road, or staring down the Sheetz store microwave like it’s your last hope, you can still eat well. Thanks to Ai Love Peace, I’m testing out their microwave ramen cooker to prove that meal prep doesn’t have to stop when you leave home. With prepped ingredients and a quick zap, this seitan-packed, crunchy, and flavorful ramen salad comes together in minutes—even away from home. Let’s meal prep smarter, not harder.

Need an easy way to cook and prep meals on the go? The Ai Love Peace Microwave Ramen Bowl makes cooking and draining noodles effortless, while the Glass Meal Prep Container keeps your ingredients fresh and ready to mix—perfect for road trips, office lunches, or anywhere you’ve only got a microwave!

AI LOVE PEACE Microwaveable Kitchen Bowl and Glass Container Set

On-the-Go Ramen Cashew Salad

Ingredients:

• Salad

  • 1 cup seitan strips (or diced turkey/chicken for the meat-eaters)

  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 packs ramen noodles (seasoning packets removed & reserved) (we like Indomie, mi goreng flavor)

  • 2 cups spinach leaves, torn

  • 1/2 cup cashews, chopped

  • 1/4 cup crumbled Fresco cheese

• Dressing

  • 2 reserved seasoning packets

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • Juice of 1 small lemon

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise

  • Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prep Step 1: Prep the Seitan

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

2. Dice seitan into bite-sized pieces, then toss into the pan with taco seasoning.

3. Cook until heated through, then stir in nutritional yeast.

4. Transfer to the Ai Love Peace glass container and let cool.

Prep Step 2: Make the Dressing

1. In a small tupperware bowl, whisk together the reserved seasoning packets, garlic, and lemon juice.

2. Add olive oil and mayo, whisking until smooth.

3. Seal with a lid—this is ready to go when you are!

Prep Step 3: Assemble the Salad

1. Once the seitan has cooled, add spinach, cashews, and cheese into the glass container with it.

2. Seal the container—you’re now prepped for the road!

Cooking on the Go:

🚗 At work, a gas station, or anywhere with a microwave:

1. Add ramen noodles to the Ai Love Peace microwave ramen bowl.

2. Cook according to package directions.

3. Drain using the lid attachment (no mess, no fuss).

4. Mix the cooked noodles into your salad container OR toss everything directly into the ramen bowl.

5. Pour over the dressing, mix, and enjoy your fresh, crunchy, on-the-go ramen salad!

Even if you’re miles away from your kitchen, you can still eat something delicious.