Best Ramen Noodle Salad

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This ramen noodle salad is light and crunchy. It's excellent with BBQ chicken. This recipe is from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years.

Submitted by Nicole Burnham
Updated on May 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Salad:

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, broken into pieces, seasoning packets reserved

  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds

  • ½ cup slivered almonds

  • 1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix

  • 3 green onions, chopped

Dressing:

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Spread ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds onto a baking sheet.

    ramen noodles, seeds, and almonds on tray

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  3. Bake noodle mixture in the preheated oven until fragrant and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

    baked ramen noodles and seeds

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  4. Combine coleslaw mix and green onions in a large bowl; sprinkle cooled noodle mixture over the top.

    ramen noodle salad

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  5. Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, reserved ramen seasoning packets, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

    ramen noodle salad dressing

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  6. Pour dressing over noodle mixture and toss to coat.

    ramen noodle salad

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

450 Calories
31g Fat
35g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 294mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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