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Spicy Top Ramen Noodle Salad
Spicy Top Ramen Noodle Salad offers a southern twist on the classic salad with jalapenos, chipotle chile pepper, and pepitas and a zesty homemade Jalapeno Vinaigrette.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- 2 packages ramen noodles*
- 1 cup Pepitas **toasted or untoasted
- 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
Zesty Jalapeno Vinaigrette
- 2-3 jalapenos, diced, seeds removed
- ½ cup canola oil
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add 2-3 diced jalapenos, ½ cup canola oil, ⅓ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper to a food processor and process for 30 - 40 seconds.
- Put both packages of ramen noodles into a gallon-size bag and remove as much air as you can. Use a rolling pin to crush the noodles into smaller pieces.
- Dump the crushed ramen, coleslaw mix, pepitas, and sliced green onion into a large bowl.
- Pour all of the dressing over the coleslaw mix and stir until combined.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. This allows enough time for the ramen noodles to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add a few dashes of salt and pepper right before serving, to taste. This salad is best eaten within 24 hours.
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Notes
- *The flavor of the Ramen doesn’t matter, as this recipe doesn’t call for the use of the seasoning packets. If you’d like you can certainly add a seasoning packet to the dressing. I’ve made it with just one packet and without and both versions were good.
- *The flavor of the Ramen doesn’t matter, as this recipe doesn’t call for the use of the seasoning packets. If you’d like you can certainly add a seasoning packet to the dressing. I’ve made it with just one packet and without and both versions were good.
- **Add pepitas to a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. You just want to gently heat them. Let cool before adding to the Spicy Top Ramen Salad.
- **Add pepitas to a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. You just want to gently heat them. Let cool before adding to the Spicy Top Ramen Salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
593mg
(25%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.