Description
Packed with Asian-inspired ramen noodle salad flavors, this recipe delivers a refreshing mix of crunchy vegetables and zesty dressing. Crisp ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal that brings excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) coleslaw mix
- 2 packages ramen noodles (3 oz or 85 g each, any flavor)
- 1 cup (150 g) slivered almonds
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped green onions
- 3 tbsps (30 g) sesame seeds
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white distilled vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prep Base: Crush ramen noodles into bite-sized fragments directly into a large mixing bowl, discarding flavor packets entirely. Add coleslaw mix to create a vibrant, textured foundation for the salad.
- Enhance Texture: Generously sprinkle slivered almonds and sesame seeds over the noodle mixture, introducing a delightful nutty crunch. Finely dice green onions and distribute evenly across the salad for a zesty, fresh note.
- Craft Dressing: In a separate bowl, blend olive oil, granulated sugar, white distilled vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk vigorously until sugar dissolves completely, creating a smooth, well-integrated dressing with balanced flavor profiles.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the noodle-coleslaw mixture, using a gentle folding technique to ensure comprehensive coating. Toss carefully to maintain the ingredients’ individual textures and prevent soggy noodles. Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp, vibrant character and maximize its culinary appeal.
Notes
- Crunch Conservation: Break noodles before mixing to maintain maximum crispy texture and prevent soggy results.
- Dressing Technique: Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly until sugar dissolves completely for a smooth, well-blended flavor profile.
- Timing Matters: Serve immediately after mixing to preserve the salad’s fresh, crunchy characteristics and prevent noodle softening.
- Nut Boost: Toast almonds and sesame seeds lightly before adding for enhanced nutty flavor and extra aromatic dimension.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 328 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg