Best 8 Tossed Salad With Crunchy Ramen Noodle Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the freshness of a vibrant tossed salad with the irresistible crunch of ramen noodles. This unique dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or even a light snack. In this article, we present two variations of this innovative salad: a classic version with a zesty dressing and a tantalizing Asian-inspired version with a flavorful sesame dressing. Both recipes are easy to follow and promise a delightful experience for your taste buds.

Embrace the simplicity of the classic recipe, featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a burst of flavor from cherry tomatoes. The zesty dressing, made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a hint of honey, perfectly complements the vibrant salad ingredients.

For an exotic twist, embark on a culinary journey with the Asian-inspired recipe. This variation introduces a medley of colorful vegetables, including shredded carrots, red cabbage, and snow peas, tossed with ramen noodles for an added layer of texture. The tantalizing sesame dressing, made with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger, elevates the salad with its rich and savory flavor.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity or the Asian-inspired adventure, these tossed salads with crunchy ramen noodle topping are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Join us as we embark on a culinary exploration of these delectable dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

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.

CRUNCHY TOPPING FOR TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Crunchy Topping for Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Mom 5

Categories     High In...

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crushed
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup flax seed
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet. Add remaining ingredients PLUS one packet of the ramen noodle seasoning. Stir until noodles start to brown. Cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
  • You can use different kinds of nuts and seeds. I throw in whatever we have on hand.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
ΒΌ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

TOSSED SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLE TOPPING



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Ramen noodles and almonds provide the crunch for this classic tossed salad.

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg ramen noodles, any flavor
1 c slivered almonds or chopped walnuts
1/4 c butter
6 c torn saldad greens-iceberg, romaine, spinach, or any combination
3 c broccoli florets
1 c halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 c italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Break noodles in small pieces(discard seasoning packet.) Saute noodles and nuts in butter for 5-6 min. over med. heat until lightly browned.
  • 2. Place greens, broccoli,and tomatoes in salad bowl. Toss in noodle/nut combination and dressing.

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD



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Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to throw together, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Deborah Weisberger, Mullett Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large head iceberg lettuce, sliced
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Chill for 1 hour. , Just before serving, in a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOSSED SALAD



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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups torn mixed greens
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ramen noodles: Not all ramen noodles are created equal. For this recipe, you'll want to use a variety that is thin and crispy, such as Maruchan or Top Ramen.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions: This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful and varied your vegetables, the more visually appealing and nutritious your salad will be. Some good options include romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you can also try something more flavorful, such as a sesame ginger dressing or a honey mustard dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the noodles from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This tossed salad with crunchy ramen noodle topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The crispy noodles add a fun and unexpected texture, and the variety of vegetables makes it a healthy and nutritious meal. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try!

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