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Ramen Salad with Crunchy Noodles and Creamy Dressing Recipe

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A crunchy and flavorful Ramen Salad featuring crispy baked ramen noodles, nuts, seeds, and fresh coleslaw mix tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Perfect as a quick and refreshing side dish or a light meal, this salad combines Asian-inspired flavors with satisfying textures in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ramen Noodle Mix

  • 3 ounce package of ramen noodles (chicken flavor)
  • Spice seasoning packet from the ramen noodles

Nuts and Seeds

  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Salad

  • 5 cups coleslaw mix (green and purple cabbage and carrots)
  • 2 spring onions (thinly sliced)

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the noodles bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Break and bake the noodles. Crush the ramen noodles into small pieces inside their packaging or using a zip-lock bag. Spread the crushed noodles evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and stir to prevent burning and promote even crisping.
  3. Add the other ingredients. Sprinkle the slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds onto the noodles on the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until everything is lightly toasted. Set aside to cool while preparing the dressing.
  4. Make the dressing. In a bowl, whisk together the spice seasoning from the ramen package, olive oil, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and salt and black pepper to taste, creating a balanced sweet-savory dressing.
  5. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced spring onions, and the toasted ramen noodle mixture with almonds and seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to evenly coat all ingredients.
  6. Serve. Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or briefly chilled for a refreshing crunch and bright flavor.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, use vegetarian-flavored ramen noodles or omit the seasoning packet.
  • Substitute honey with agave syrup to keep the dressing vegan.
  • Toasting the nuts and seeds enhances their flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; dress just before serving to maintain crunch.
  • Add cooked shredded chicken or tofu for a heartier salad variant.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/ramen-salad-with-crunchy-noodles-and-creamy-dressing-recipe/