Description
This Delicious Ramen Noodle Salad is a quick and fresh meal option that’s perfect for a light lunch or side dish. It combines crunchy coleslaw mix with toasted ramen noodles, nuts, and seeds, all tossed in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 3 oz ramen noodles, crumbled and without seasoning
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for toasting the seeds, nuts, and ramen noodles.
- Toast Ramen and Seeds: Spread the crumbled ramen noodles, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and sliced almonds evenly onto a baking sheet to ensure even toasting.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake them for 5 minutes, then stir the mixture and continue baking for another 3-5 minutes or until everything is golden brown and toasted, bringing out the flavors and crunch.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and garlic powder until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
- Toss Salad: Add the coleslaw mix along with the toasted ramen noodle mixture to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness, optionally garnished with extra sliced green onions for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-toast the ramen noodles and seeds as they can burn quickly; keep an eye on them while baking.
- You can substitute coleslaw mix with shredded cabbage and carrots if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- This salad is best served fresh; the noodles lose their crunch if left to sit too long.
- Optional: Add a protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal.
