This addictive ramen noodle salad contains: toasted ramen noodles, crisp veggies, and tangy sesame dressing. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and meal prep.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 325kcal
Equipment
mixing bowls
9x13 Rimmed Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Dressing
½cuplight flavored olive oil
¼cuprice wine vinegar
¼cupmaple syrupor granulated sugar
2tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
2clovesgarlicminced
Ramen Salad
6ouncesinstant ramen noodlesbroken into small pieces
½cupsliced almonds
1poundgreen cabbagethinly slice
½poundpurple cabbagethinly sliced
1bunch green onionsthinly sliced. Reserve a few for topping
½cupcarrotsliced into thin pieces or matchsticks
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Instructions
Toast the noodles and almonds: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread broken ramen noodles and sliced almonds evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and fragrant (the ramen won’t be that noticeable). Watch carefully! They can burn quickly. Set aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup (or sugar), soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Add the toasted noodle-almond mixture.
Dress and toss: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle reserved green onions on top for a fresh finish.
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Notes
I like to use packaged cut carrots to save time.
Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust vinegar or maple syrup if you want it tangier or sweeter.
Add-ins: For extra flavor or texture, try sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, or mandarin orange segments. For protein, try shredded chicken or chunks of tofu.
Make-Ahead: Toast the noodles/almonds and prep veggies and dressing up to a day in advance. Store separately then toss with dressing just before serving for the best crunch.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. Does not include optional toppings.★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!