Best 8 Original Ramen Noodle Salad Recipes

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Looking for an exquisite salad that blends Asian flavors with refreshing simplicity? Look no further than this Original Ramen Noodle Salad recipe. A culinary symphony of textures and flavors, this salad will tantalize your taste buds with its delightful combination of ramen noodles, fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and optional protein.

This versatile salad offers a base recipe that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a meatless option or a protein enthusiast craving a savory addition, this recipe provides alternatives to cater to your dietary needs.

For those who prefer a meaty twist, the recipe suggests adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. For a vegetarian delight, substitute the protein with extra vegetables like bell peppers, sugar snap peas, or broccoli. No matter your choice, this salad promises a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Along with the main recipe, this article also presents three additional variations to excite your palate:

- Spicy Ramen Noodle Salad: This rendition adds a fiery kick with Sriracha and chili oil, creating a tantalizing blend of heat and flavor.

- Sesame Ramen Noodle Salad: For a nutty and aromatic variation, this recipe incorporates toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds, adding an irresistible Asian flair.

- Thai Ramen Noodle Salad: Inspired by Thai cuisine, this salad features a peanut dressing infused with lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes, offering a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes.

Let your taste buds embark on a culinary journey with this Original Ramen Noodle Salad recipe. With its base recipe and exciting variations, this salad will become a staple in your kitchen, offering a delectable and versatile meal option for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RAMEN SALAD



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A better, healthy version of the original Asian ramen salad with fresh ingredients. Ramen salad is a quick and easy favorite at any potluck!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package ramen noodles ((3 ounces))
2/3 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 bag coleslaw mix ((16 ounces))
1 1/2 cups shelled frozen edamame (thawed)
1 cup shredded carrots
4 scallions (thinly sliced (both white and green parts))
1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments in light syrup (rinsed and drained)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey (substitute agave if vegan)
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Crumble the ramen noodles onto a baking sheet and spread them in a single layer along with the almonds. Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven, add the sesame seeds, and toss, then bake for 1 to 3 additional minutes until fragrant and golden. Watch closely so that the mixture does not burn. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, briskly stir together all of the dressing ingredients: rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. (Alternatively, you can shake them together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.)
  • In a serving bowl, toss together the coleslaw, edamame, carrots, scallions, and toasted ramen and almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the top, then toss again to combine. Sprinkle the oranges over the top, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g

TOP RAMEN® SALAD



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This light and crunchy salad is excellent with BBQ chicken. This recipe is from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years.

Provided by Nicole Burnham

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, broken into pieces, seasoning packets reserved
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix
3 green onions, chopped
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds in the preheated oven until fragrant and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine coleslaw mix and green onions in a large bowl. Pour cooled noodle mixture over the top.
  • Whisk olive oil, reserved ramen seasoning packets, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 323.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

EASY RAMEN NOODLE SALAD RECIPE



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Find the recipe here for this easy Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe. It's packed with crunchy vegetables and Asian flavor. Try this Asian Salad Recipe today!

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small package coleslaw mix
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 red pepper ((diced))
3 green onions ((sliced thin))
1 package chicken flavored ramen noodles
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
ramen chicken seasoning packet ((included with noodles))
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add coleslaw, carrots, red pepper and green onions. Mix well.
  • Break apart ramen noodles and add to coleslaw mix. Stir well.
  • In a small bowl, add oil, vinegar, sugar, seasoning packet and black pepper and mix well. Pour over colelsaw mix and mix well. Stir before serving.
  • Serves 4-6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD



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Sweet, tangy, crunchy ramen noodle and cabbage salad is a great side dish for potlucks or a weeknight dinner any day of the week.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 ounce package ramen noodles, seasoning packet removed
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 lbs Napa cabbage, about 8-10 cups shredded
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin, about 1/2 cup
1/2 cup light flavored olive oil
1/4 cup plain white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet and throw away (or set aside for later use). Add the noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
  • Saute while stirring frequently, until the noodle mixture is golden brown. Remove to a plate and let cool.
  • Shred the cabbage and combine the cabbage and onions in a large mixing bowl. Add the noodle mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD



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A friend at work gave me this recipe. It didn't seem like one I would like, but she made it one day and brought it to work. It has been one of my favorites ever since. It's quick & easy to make.

Provided by mammafishy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) bag coleslaw mix (I used half of a 16 oz. bag)
1 package ramen noodles, raw & crushed (I like the Oriental Flavor)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (I used dry roasted)
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (I use 6 pkts. of Splenda)

Steps:

  • Mix together the coleslaw mix, crushed noodles& sunflower kernels.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Ramen Noodle seasoning pkt.
  • ,oil, vinegar& sugar together.
  • Mix all together& refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 445.3, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 15.1, Protein 6.6

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD



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This Ramen Noodle Salad is a family favorite side dish! Packed with flavor, this asian inspired salad is perfect as a side dish or for a potluck, picnic or party! Crunchy ramen noodles, with veggies, nuts and a yummy dressing, this salad has it all!

Provided by Janelle

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup of sliced almonds
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 14 ounce package prepackaged cole slaw mix
1 12 ounce package of prepackaged broccoli slaw mix (we've also done it with two broccoli slaw mixes)
2 packages of Ramen Noodles (either beef or oriental flavor, we've used both and like them equally)
1/4 cup seeded sesame seeds, sunflower seeds or raw chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300*F.
  • Place almonds onto a prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes until almonds are fragrant but not golden. Remove and set aside.
  • While almonds are baking, make dressing. Combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce & sugar into a medium bowl and whisk until sugar is dissolved and well mixed. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix together the broccoli slaw and coleslaw together.
  • Before opening the ramen noodle packages, break noodles into small pieces no bigger than 1/2 inch. Open and dump into slaw mix - reserving seasoning packets.
  • Add cooled almonds and sesame seeds to slaw mix and mix well.
  • Pour reserved seasoning packet contents into your dressing and mix again.
  • Pour entire dressing over slaw mixture and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1217 grams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat

CRUNCHY RAMEN SALAD



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For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I shake them up together when it's time to eat. -LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
2 packages (14 ounces each) coleslaw mix
12 green onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add almonds and sunflower kernels; cook until toasted, about 4 minutes. Cool., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, pepper, contents of ramen seasoning packets and remaining oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Break noodles into small pieces. Just before serving, stir in noodles, almonds and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD



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With added crunch from ramen noodles and sunflower seeds, plus a sweet, glossy dressing, this lively salad is a definite crowd-pleaser! -Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch romaine, torn (7 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add noodles; saute until golden brown., Combine romaine, broccoli, onions, sunflower kernels and noodles. Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles: Use ramen noodles specifically designed for salads, as they are typically thinner and more delicate than traditional ramen noodles. You can also use other Asian noodles such as soba, udon, or rice noodles.
  • Cook the noodles al dente: This will ensure that they retain their texture and don't become too soft and mushy.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a ramen noodle salad to life, so make sure to use one that is flavorful and well-balanced. A simple vinaigrette made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil is a good option.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add crunch, texture, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and edamame.
  • Don't forget the protein: Protein is an important part of any salad, and ramen noodle salads are no exception. You can add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or even hard-boiled eggs.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor to your salad. Some good options include cilantro, basil, and mint.

Conclusion:

Ramen noodle salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. With its combination of noodles, vegetables, protein, and dressing, it's a meal that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's also packed with flavor, give ramen noodle salad a try.

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