Ramen Noodles – You’ll need two packets of dry noodles. We won’t use the seasoning packet, so discard that or save it for something else.
Coleslaw Mix – Pick up a package of coleslaw mix from the store. It’s quick and easy, just like the ramen noodles!
Mix-Ins – We’re stirring in slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and lots of green onion.
Dressing – You’ll prepare a homemade dressing from olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, and sugar. The ramen noodles will soak up some of the dressing and soften them a bit the longer the salad sits.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
No cooking involved! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes with some simple mixing.
Sesame oil is a popular Asian ingredient that works perfectly in the homemade dressing for this ramen noodle salad recipe!
This salad is sweet and tangy, crispy and crunchy, and just an all around crowd-pleaser.
How to Make Ramen Salad:
Ramen: Crumble the dry ramen noodles into your mixing bowl. Do not cook them first.
Mix: Add in the coleslaw mix, almonds, sesame seeds, and green onions, and give it a stir.
Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, and sugar.
Serve: When you’re ready to serve pour the dressing over the salad mix and stir it up until all the ingredients are well coated in the dressing. This Asian salad is best served right away if you want the ramen noodles to stay nice and crunchy.
HELPFUL TIP!
The dressing will soften the ramen noodles the longer the salad sits. If you want it to be as crunchy as possible wait to add the dressing until just before serving! Or prepare it with the dressing and add the ramen noodles before serving.
Is Asian Ramen Salad actually an Asian dish?
While there is a Ramen Salad that is a local specialty of Hokkaido, this version is not it. While I don’t know the origins of this version of Ramen salad, my guess is that it is not an authentic Asian dish, but I could be wrong!
