11/18/15

Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

A crunchy Oriental salad recipe using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian-inspired salad is always a hit!


Remember this salad?!

I used to get soooo excited when Mama would make this growing up because a) it was so delicious but, most importantly because, b) I totally thought it was something special and exotic!

I was flipping through one of my old family cookbooks the other day and came across it and had to make it!

Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian inspired salad is always a hit!

There are 40'leven different versions of this salad floating around out there but this has always been my favorite.

You can change up the veggies lots of ways but I think [and Mama agrees] you must, must, must get the oriental flavored ramen for this because the seasoning packet is what makes this version so special.

I decided to add oranges to this batch but they’re not part of the original recipe – just use what you like!

Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian inspired salad is always a hit!

And pu-leeeeease don't yell at me about how fattening ramen is and how the flavor packets are full of sodium and dehydrated gargoyle tears and blah, blah, blah. Just because this recipe has ‘salad’ in the title doesn’t mean I’m implying it’s entirely healthy.

IT TASTES DELICIOUS. Period.

I haven't done it yet but I REALLY want to add grilled or sauteed shrimp or chicken to this and have it as an entree!

Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian inspired salad is always a hit!

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Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad


Yield: 8-10 Servings
Author: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth
prep time: 15 Mcook time: total time: 15 M
A crunchy Oriental salad recipe using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian-inspired salad is always a hit!

ingredients:

  • 1 16-oz. bag shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup diced snow peas or shelled edamame
  • 1 cup diced scallions
  • 1 15-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 2 packs oriental flavored ramen noodles
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

instructions:

How to cook Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

  1. Combine coleslaw mix, snow peas (or edamame), scallions, mandarin oranges and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, vinegar and sugar then whisk vigorously until well combined. Open ramen packages and remove the seasoning packets. Add the seasoning packets to the oil mixture and whisk until well combined. Cover dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve salad.
  3. When ready to serve, pour dressing over coleslaw mixture. Crumble uncooked ramen noodles then add to coleslaw mixture as well. Gently toss all ingredients until combined. Serve immediately.

NOTES:

Wait to add the dressing and uncooked ramen until just before you’re ready to serve.
You can substitute other nuts for the almonds – use what you like.
No, you can’t make this in a crock pot 😁
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Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian inspired salad is always a hit!


39 comments:

  1. I love this salad and its versatility. I use sunflower seeds instead of almonds. I agree with you on negative comments from the food police. I read through a recipe and decide if I want to make it. If not ---the solution is simple- don't make it!

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  2. I LOVE this salad (my version, cuz I've not tried yours yet). I also use sunflower seeds and almonds and I toast them with the crumbled noodles till they are golden and scrumptious! If you haven't tried it, I highly suggest it! Can't wait to try this version!

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    1. and toast the sesame seeds at the same time!!

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    3. I said "OH! And I love you Mandy! I love your recipes!! Thank you!

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    4. Can you use olive oil?

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  3. I've never heard of this dish before but it does sound interesting. In this day and age when plenty of Americans are without sufficient food, it drives me mad when people act like eating good food is a felony.
    Thank you for your blog - I enjoy your recipes.

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  4. Are you sure I can't make this in a crock pot? HAHAHAHA, I love your humor!!!

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    1. well, you COULD make it in a crock pot, just don't turn it on!!

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  5. I make a similar salad to this for just about every potluck we attend. So simple, cost-effective and crowd-pleasing! My recipe calls for the chicken flavor, so I will definitely have to try the Oriental (and the mandarins!)

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  6. I love this salad and Yeah I know ramen isn't good for you. Who cares it's only a little not everyday.

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  7. I love this salad too. I think the version I had also had toasted sesame seeds and artichoke in it. I have been using a pacaged fresh Asian salad, adding the mandarin oranges, honey glazed pecans and using the orange juice in the salad dressing pck. Sometimes I add chicken. Thanks for the recipe, I liked it a lot, but never had the actual recipe before.

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    1. Margaret Lyon1/20/16, 11:12 PM

      I plan to use some chopped chicken breast in this salad too, the next time I make it.

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  8. Your version sounds great!
    I am gonna have to dig my recipe out of the archives now, I can't even begin to think how long it's been since I have made it.

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  9. My sister used to make this! She added sesame oil, and toasted seeds!
    Very yummo!

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  10. Love this salad! We roast the almonds and sunflower seeds with the noodles in it too. Since my mom and I are really the only 2 in our family that like it, we usually only make it for extended family gatherings when my aunts will be there to help us eat it. I love it right after its made, but its so good the day after as well. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. I loved your comments!! A good laugh to begin the day. We made this during the summer after not enjoying it for years I agree with the poster above. If you find the ingredients offensive, don't make it. Thanks. Vicky

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  12. can I use olive oil if I don't have vegetable oil?

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  13. This salad looks really delicious. Can I substitute another vegetable for the edamame or snow peas? I have an allergy to soy and my husband doesn't like snow peas? Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. I have made and enjoyed many.

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    1. Sure, use whatever you like!

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    2. Margaret Lyon1/20/16, 11:07 PM

      I couldn't find the snow peas, which I wanted, so I made it without. I put both almonds and pecans and about 1/4 of a green bell pepper along with all the other ingredients listed. It was delicious. The dressing is perfect for it.

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  14. Hogfarmerwife1/22/16, 9:42 AM

    This recipe made me look like a salad rockstar! Thanks for sharing! The only change I made was I toasted the almonds and ramen noodles at 350º for 10 minutes.

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  15. i am missing many teeth, so the raw noodles would hurt my gums. for your older family members who may need a softer version, LaChoy makes a bag of Chinese Noodles that wont hurt our gums if we eat them. <3

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  16. Does anyone know what the "implied" serving size is?

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  18. Has anyone used other seasoning other than the ramen noodle seasoning? I am on a low sodium diet, but this looks amazing!

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  19. Thank You...Love this salad and I needed something for a St Patty's potluck and forgot about this salad....I will use this recipe for sure

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  20. Спасибо за рецепт! Очень оригинально!

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  21. My mom always made hers with broccoli florets instead of edamame or peas. I want to make it now using your mandarins idea! Seems like it would add a really interesting twist. Glad I ran across this- she misplaced her recipe so now I've got measurements again lol

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  22. What flavor of Raman?

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  23. I have made a similar salad using nappa cabbage. I love it but stopped making it because the nappa cabbage us hard to get and expensive where I live now. I never thought to use coleslaw mix!! Thank you so much!

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  24. I just made this tonight for dinner. VERY good! Halved all ingredients since there are only 3 of us. I don't care for white vinegar, so I used seasoned rice vinegar instead. YUM!! Made the dressing so flavorful :) Also, DEFINIRELY toast the broken up ramen pieces & delivered almonds. 350° for 4-5 min, until golden. All on same pan. Will try this salad with the mandarin oranges next time!

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  25. Can I use the Instant pot? Lol, I love blog recipe comments. Can I use this instead of that? Of course you can, it's your food. Salad sounds great I might try a scaled down version since I would probably be the only one eating it.

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  26. I use apple cider vinegar in dressing and add red bell pepper. Gets better next day but ramen noodles get softer. Have also added shrimp to individual servings. Very good combo.

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Hi there! While I’m not able to respond to every comment, I try hard to answer any questions that haven’t been addressed in the post, recipe or in other comments.

I can tell you now 1) I have no idea if you can substitute Minute Rice or brown rice in my recipes because I’ve never used them and 2) If I know how to convert a recipe to a Crock Pot version, I will make a note about it (otherwise, I don’t know).

And though I may not respond to them all, I do read each and every comment and I LOVE to hear from you guys! Thanks, y’all! - Mandy