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Published: June 26, 2018 Last Modified: March 20, 2019 By Sara 91 Comments

Ramen Noodle Salad

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This hearty ramen noodle salad is full of cabbage, carrots, crunchy ramen noodles, green onions and almonds, all tossed in an oriental dressing. The perfect make-ahead salad to feed a crowd.

Ramen noodle salad is a classic dish that’s a welcome addition to any party. It’s simple to put together and people always beg me for the recipe!

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A bowl of ramen noodle salad with cabbage, noodles, green onions and almonds.

In my opinion, the best salads have a variety of flavors, colors and textures. This ramen noodle salad, for example, has the perfect mix of textures due to the almonds and ramen noodles. Those crunchy ramen noodles mixing with the fresh and snappy vegetables make for the perfect side dish.

HOW DO YOU MAKE RAMEN NOODLE SALAD?

To make ramen noodle salad, you’ll put fresh carrots, shredded cabbage, green onion, ramen noodles, and almonds in a bowl. I use both purple and green cabbage because it looks so much more appealing with all the bright colors. Next, whisk together a sweet and tangy mixture of vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and the seasoning packets from your ramen noodles. Pour the dressing over your veggies, toss to mix well, and you’ve got the perfect side dish!

Shredded cabbage, broken up ramen noodles, shredded carrots, almonds and green onions in a bowl.

If you don’t want to chop up your own cabbage and carrots, I don’t blame you! Feel free to grab a bag of pre-shredded carrots and a bag of coleslaw mix to make life easier. This saves a ton of time on prep work which is great if you want to toss this salad together in a hurry.

Cabbage, ramen noodles, green onions and carrots in a bowl, drizzled with dressing.

One of the perks of this oriental ramen noodle salad is being able to easily adjust the flavor without changing up the ingredients. I like to use chicken flavored ramen noodles but you can use any flavor you would like. If you don’t have green onions on hand, cilantro is a great substitute. Sometimes I like to add other ingredients to this salad like thinly sliced snow peas or red bell pepper. I’ve even seen ramen noodle salad made with sunflower seeds instead of almonds.

Ramen noodle salad with tongs scooping it out.

ARE RAMEN NOODLES HEALTHY FOR YOU?

Ramen noodles aren’t the healthiest option when it comes to food. They’re often fried in oil and the seasoning packets can be high in sodium. However, they have a great crunch to them that adds so much flavor and texture to any salad. The ramen noodles straight from the package are pleasantly crunchy, but will soften a bit when tossed with the dressing.

CAN RAMEN NOODLE SALAD BE A MAIN DISH?

Most dishes can be transformed into a full dinner. Salads are the best for this because they’re already full of veggies. To make this ramen noodle cabbage salad a main course, you can add grilled chicken, shrimp, or even cubes of tofu.

Ramen noodle salad full of shredded cabbage, sliced almonds, carrots and green onions.

There’s nothing more satisfying than a good salad on a hot day. They’re so refreshing and contain all the best nutrients your body needs to keep pushing through the summer. I make this salad often and have no doubt I’ll be making it again soon!

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  • BBQ Chicken Salad
  • Antipasto Salad

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Ramen Noodle Salad

This hearty ramen noodle salad is full of cabbage, carrots, crunchy ramen noodles, green onions and almonds, all tossed in an oriental dressing. The perfect make-ahead salad to feed a crowd.
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 284kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 packages ramen noodles noodles broken into chunks, seasoning packets reserved
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Place the cabbages, carrots, ramen noodles, green onions and almonds in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sugar and ramen noodle seasoning packets.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and store in the fridge for up to 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2955IU | Vitamin C: 26.4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Comments

    1. LBurch says

      May 29, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      My son has a severe nut allergy so I will be omitting the almonds. Is it crunchy enough without them? Any substitute ideas?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 31, 2022 at 8:32 am

        It should be fine without the almonds! If he can eat sunflower seeds those would be a good substitute.

        Reply
    2. Barbara Kertscher Simmons says

      April 14, 2022 at 8:45 am

      Do you use plain or seasoned (sweetened, sushi style) rice vinegar?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 14, 2022 at 9:11 am

        Either will work but I typically use plain!

        Reply
    3. carole A morse says

      March 3, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      Can I not use the seasoning packet? I use to make something like this for a school cafe sounds about the same but no season packs

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 4, 2022 at 8:33 am

        It should be fine but you may need to add other seasonings to your taste.

        Reply
    4. Emily says

      February 23, 2022 at 11:52 am

      I just made this for the second time this week! The first time we ate it all up in one meal – it’s that good. I use a cabbage/carrot mixed bag from Trader Joe’s and it makes it super easy. I can put it together in 5 minutes. My kid loves it too!

      Reply
    5. Renee Wagner says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:17 am

      What flavor ramen noodle are you suppose to use?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 10, 2022 at 9:31 am

        I typically use chicken but it’s ok to use other flavors too.

        Reply
    6. Carla says

      January 17, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe as even the kids will eat this salad.

      Reply
    7. Patsy says

      January 17, 2022 at 10:07 am

      Would you not cook the noodles

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 17, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        The noodles soften as the absorb the dressing!

        Reply
    8. Kim R Brown says

      December 20, 2021 at 2:59 am

      5 stars
      Sounds Delicious!!! Yum 😋

      Reply
    9. Linda L Clements says

      November 27, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been wanting to make this dish for years now and I finally did after finding this recipe and it was delicious! Thank you! I will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
    10. JoAnn says

      September 5, 2021 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      Add 1-2 teaspoons, of sesame oil, to the dressing! It makes all the difference, in the world!!
      I’ve also added, cooked chicken breasts; if you wanted to make a meal out of it, delicious!

      Reply
      • Kathy Rhinehart says

        October 5, 2021 at 11:55 am

        5 stars
        I add 1-2 tbls more of rice vinegar to give it a kick…also, I buy the big bags of coleslaw cabbage (with red cabbage & carrots) from Sam’s Club. Then I add cooked chicken breasts cut into small slivers and a can (drained) of mandarin oranges. I brought it to work, and now I’m the “salad whisperer”.

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