Ramen Noodle Salad (+Video)

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Ramen Noodle Salad is made with beef ramen noodles, cole slaw, sliced almonds, green onions and mixed together with a delicious sweet and sour dressing.

A FUN RAMEN SALAD RECIPE

I know y'all have seen this fun little salad grace many a picnic table. It seems everyone has a recipe for it with small variations here and there. But they are all usually delicious and it's something a little different for your guests to try. Plus, it's super simple to throw together. Just be sure to have the recipe handy as everyone will ask you for it! 🙂

a spoon being inserted into the Ramen Noodle Salad that is in a white bowl.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I make ramen noodle salad ahead of time?

This is best served the same day it is made. You can bake the ramen noodles and almonds ahead of time and store in a covered container. You can also mix up the dressing. Then when it is time to serve, you can just toss everything together in a bowl and serve!

Can you use different ramen noodle flavors?

Absolutely! I have used chicken, pork and soy sauce flavors.

I don't like the seasoning packets, can I leave those out?

Sure! I know some folks have to keep sodium levels down so you can skip those. You do lose a little bit of flavor but it will still work.

Can lettuce be used in ramen salad?

Yes. Instead of the coleslaw mix, you could use the same amount of chopped lettuce.

Can you eat uncooked ramen noodles?

Yes. With this recipe we are adding some flavor to the noodles themselves by tossing them in a seasoned butter mixture.

How do you store leftovers?

This is best eaten the day it is made. If it sits overnight in the refrigerator, everything tends to get soggy. It will still taste good but it won't have that same crunch you get when you first make it.

Ramen Noodle Salad shown in a white serving bowl with a spoon holding up some of the salad.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

bagged cole slaw mix
green onions
beef flavored Ramen noodles (with seasoning packets)
sliced almonds
butter
sugar
olive oil
Worcestershire sauce
red wine vinegar

bagged cole slaw mix, green onions, beef flavored Ramen noodles, sliced almonds, butter, sugar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar.

HOW TO MAKE RAMEN NOODLE SALAD:

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Open packages of ramen noodles. Put aside all the seasoning packets (we'll be using those soon.) Crunch up the noodles into bite size pieces and place into medium sized bowl. Toss in sliced almonds and combine.

crushed ramen noodles and sliced almonds mixed together in a bowl.

Mix together the melted butter with 2 packets of the Ramen noodle seasoning mix.

melted butter and beef flavored ramen seasoning whisked together in a small bowl.

Pour over Ramen noodles and almonds and stir well, making sure the noodles and almonds are thoroughly coated.

ramen noodles nad almonds coated with butter.

Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes (until golden brown.) Cook's Note: you could also lightly toast the noodles and almonds in a large skillet. Remove from oven and cool.

toasted ramen noodles and almonds on a baking sheet.

Place cole slaw mix in food processor (small batches at a time), and chop up cole slaw into smaller pieces. About 3-4 short pulses should do it.

Put cole slaw mix in a large bowl and add chopped green onions.

Cole slaw and sliced green onions in a white bowl.

Once noodles and almonds are cool, add those to the bowl as well and give it all a good mix. For the dressing, whisk together the sugar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar and the remaining packet of Ramen noodle seasoning. Pour over cole slaw mix and stir well.

ramen salad, finished, in a large, clear glass bowl.

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Originally published: April 2012
Updated and republished: May 2019

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