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Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe

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This Ramen Noodle Salad is a delicious, crunchy, and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side salad. It combines the crispiness of baked almonds and broken ramen noodles with fresh coleslaw and broccoli slaw, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing made from olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Recommended to chill for at least 3 hours or overnight, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that are sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 1 14-ounce package prepackaged coleslaw mix
  • 1 12-ounce package prepackaged broccoli slaw mix (or two packages for more broccoli flavor)
  • 2 packages ramen noodles (beef or oriental flavor)

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Seasoning packets from ramen noodle packages (reserved)

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup seeded sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, or raw chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. Toast Almonds: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Spread the sliced almonds evenly on a prepared baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes until they become fragrant but do not turn golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Dressing: While the almonds are baking, combine olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined. Set this dressing aside.
  3. Combine Slaws: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepackaged coleslaw mix with the broccoli slaw mix, stirring until evenly mixed.
  4. Prepare Ramen Noodles: Without opening the ramen noodle packages, break the noodles into small pieces no larger than 1/2 inch. Open the packages and add these broken noodle pieces to the slaw mixture, being sure to save the seasoning packets for the dressing.
  5. Add Nuts and Seeds: Add the cooled toasted almonds and the sesame seeds (or sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts) to the slaw and ramen mixture. Mix well to distribute evenly.
  6. Enhance Dressing: Pour the contents of the reserved ramen seasoning packets into your prepared dressing and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  7. Toss Salad: Pour the entire dressing over the slaw and noodle mixture, then toss everything together until well coated.
  8. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Breaking the ramen noodles into small pieces ensures they are easy to eat and evenly distributed throughout the salad.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your taste if you prefer it less sweet.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and use seeds instead or leave them out entirely.
  • Refreshing flavors develop best after chilling the salad overnight, so plan ahead if possible.
  • This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone light meal.

Keywords: Ramen Noodle Salad, crunchy salad, coleslaw salad, broccoli slaw salad, party salad, potluck salad

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