Ramen Noodle Salad
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4.9
Ramen Noodle Salad
Description
This Ramen Noodle Salad uses pre-shredded broccoli slaw as a crisp base mixed with broken pieces of chicken-flavored ramen noodles, which add crunch and a savory element. Green onions provide fresh aromatic notes, and sunflower seeds contribute additional texture and a nutty taste. The dressing combines canola oil with sugar, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, and seasoning from the ramen packets to create a balanced sweet-tart flavor with a hint of spice when red pepper flakes are included.
After mixing, the salad is chilled for at least one hour, allowing the noodles to soften slightly without losing all their crunch. This proves a refreshing side dish that holds well for several hours.
The salad is often served cold alongside main dishes or as a light lunch option. Its mix of textures and flavors makes it suitable for picnics or potlucks where a cold, flavorful salad is desired.
Ingredients
- 24 oz broccoli slaw available by the pre-packaged salad mixes lettuce, etc., usually sold in 12 oz bags, so you will need 2, shredded
- 2 oz chicken flavored ramen noodles broken into small pieces (reserve seasoning packet, packages
- ½ cup green onion about 6 green onions, sliced, chopped
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup canola oil or vegetable or light olive oil
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
Instructions
- Combine broccoli slaw, broken ramen noodles, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, vinegars, crushed red pepper, and reserved seasoning from both ramen packets.
- Drizzle over salad mixture and toss well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and noodles to soften. I prefer this salad best when served the same day that it is made as the noodles are still somewhat crunchy and offer a great texture, but it does taste good the next day with softer noodles, too.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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