Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe Family Favorite Side Dish

Enjoy the delightful crunch and vibrant flavours of Ramen Noodle Salad. This salad pairs crispy noodles with toasted almonds and a zesty homemade dressing, making it the perfect choice for picnics or a refreshing side dish. Its blend of cole slaw and broccoli slaw tossed with a tangy Asian-flavored dressing ensures a memorable eating experience that both nourishes and satisfies.

Ramen Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

Slivered Almonds (to be roasted for crunch)
Rice Vinegar (for the dressing)
Soy Sauce (for the dressing)
Sugar (to sweeten the dressing)
Prepackaged Cole Slaw Mix (for greens)
Prepackaged Broccoli Slaw Mix (more greens!)
2 Packages of Ramen Noodles (chicken or beef flavor; noodles break into bite-sized pieces)
Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, or Raw Chopped Peanuts (for topping)

Instructions:

Step 1: Roast the almonds to bring out their flavor and crunch. Optionally, you can also roast the ramen noodles (broken up) alongside the almonds to make them even crispier.

Step 2: Prepare the dressing by mixing rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and the flavor packets from the ramen noodles together.

Step 3: Combine the prepackaged coleslaw and broccoli slaw in a large bowl. Break up the ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.

Step 4: Mix in the roasted almonds and the prepared salad dressing. Toss everything together until well combined.

Step 5: Chill the salad in the fridge for at least three hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Additional Tips:

To make this salad a main dish, add protein such as shredded chicken or chilled steak slices. For a vegetarian option, tofu can be added.
Feel free to load up the salad with extra veggies like canned baby corn, mushrooms, water chestnuts, or mandarin oranges for an even more filling dish.
The salad can make ahead of time. If you prefer the noodles to remain extra crispy, consider adding them just before serving instead of chilling with the rest of the salad.

Note on Health and Diet:

The seasoning packet in ramen noodles contains a high amount of sodium, which should consider if you’re watching your salt intake.
Most popular brands of Asian ramen noodles are not vegan due to the seasoning packets, though the noodles themselves are usually vegetarian.

Enjoy your delicious and crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, and don’t forget it’s best served cold!