Description
This Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is the perfect blend of fresh, crunchy, and savory flavors! With toasted ramen noodles, coleslaw mix, sliced almonds, and sunflower seeds, this salad is a satisfying dish with an Asian-inspired dressing made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a light lunch or serving as a side at a gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 packages (3 oz each) ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded green and red cabbage, and carrots)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (or sugar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, toasted ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or sugar), and sesame oil until well combined.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- You can make the salad ahead of time by preparing the salad without the dressing, and then adding the dressing right before serving for maximum crunch.
- For an extra flavor kick, you can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by varying the amount of honey or sugar based on your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to turn this salad into a full meal.
- This salad is best eaten within 1-2 days as the ramen noodles can soften over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg