DELICIOUS ramen slaw salad recipe
June 22, 2020
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Hey there! I had the most delicious salad last week and immediately asked for the recipe from my friend. It's crunchy and sweet and has...ramen noodles! Weird, right? Hang in there, I promise it's so good!!
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As I get older I find I like more foods than ever. Do you find the same? I don't know if my tastes have matured over time, or that I'm just trying more foods than I used to. Up till a few years ago I didn't even like avocado -- now I could eat it with a spoon.
I actually avoided this salad at first because I didn't like most of the ingredients. Everyone raved about it though, so I had to give it a try. It was all over then...I hoarded the rest of it for myself and couldn't get enough. :)
So I knew I had to share it with you! After some searching I realized this is a very popular recipe, but can vary quite a bit. It's a perfect dish for picnics or get togethers, especially in the warmer months.
This ramen salad is cold and crunchy and full of flavor:
It's very quick and easy to put together! As usual, I have some edits and thoughts on the ingredients, so stay tuned.
Here's the list of ingredients:
Easy ramen noodle salad
2 packages chicken ramen noodle soup mix
1 lb cole slaw mix
1 pkg broccoli slaw
1 cup sunflower seeds
small bunch green onions, chopped
Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 chicken ramen seasoning packets
I mixed the cole slaw and broccoli slaw together first:
I couldn't find actual broccoli slaw, so I used a bagged broccoli salad instead. I didn't include all of the broccoli and chopped up what I did use.
Then I mixed in the sunflower seeds and chopped onion:
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The awesome crunch in this salad comes from the sunflower seeds and the ramen. (You can see a few cranberries that were in the seeds from the salad mix I used.)
I put the noodles in a baggy and then pounded them up a bit:
The bag is helpful for another reason that I'll share in a minute. Hold off on adding the ramen till the end.
Mix up the dressing -- I tried using less sugar than the 1/2 cup at first, but after tasting it I used the full 1/2 cup.
Also, I only used one ramen chicken seasoning packet just to cut down on the sodium. It tasted just as good with the one!
Mix it all together and ENJOY the light, sweet, crunchiness of this delicious salad!:
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I made this for me (my family won't touch it, even though I KNOW THEY'D LOVE IT) so I knew I'd be keeping the extra for later. I like the crunch of the ramen, so I kept that out. I'll keep it in the baggy and add it in when I eat the salad.
I should have left the sunflower seeds out as well -- just something to consider. If you are making this for a big group, I'd leave the seeds and ramen out till right before you serve. Or you can add them and then add the dressing right before serving.
I should mention that I don't like cole slaw or broccoli, and sunflower seeds are not an item I'd reach for...but I LOVE this salad. It is SO dang fresh and yummy.
Have you tried this ramen noodle salad? Am I the last to this party?
** I mentioned above that some random cranberries made it into mine because I used the sunflower seeds from the bagged salad. I think cranberries would be a lovely addition to this salad.
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Try toasting the ramen noodles in a little butter first. And we make similar with mandarin oranges added. And sometimes almonds (toasted).
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea! Okay, I am hungry now! ❤️✨
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Yes I have made this and it was Delish!
ReplyDeleteAnother one to try would be the cold Dorito Salad. When my friend went to a wedding a few years back and told me about the best side dish she's ever eaten I was skeptical. After all, who eats cold ground beef in a salad? But the taste combination of taco seasoned beef, creamy ranch dressing shredded cheddar and zesty cheese Doritos is out of this world! The bowl is cleaned every time I make it!
our recipe is called Stella Salad for an unknown to me reason. Such a great summer salad that isn't mayo based. We add slivered or sliced almonds to it as well as the crumbled ramen noodles.
ReplyDeleteMy friend makes this by the tub for events! I have been known to be on the receiving end of leftovers, and my boys won't eat it. (go figure!) One day I bought rice paper wrappers and used it as a filling and rolled them up like egg rolls. Delish!
ReplyDeleteYou are super late to the party but aren’t you glad you finally came!?😉 This is one of my favorite summer salads, but my family is like yours and turns their noses up. More for me!
ReplyDeleteAlso you can add, Cilantro, chicken, toasted sesame seeds, added with craisins, and mandarins. It is also yummy, also Briannas Ginger Mandarin dressing is so good with this.
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