Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

An Asian-inspired, retro classic salad recipe using coleslaw mix and dry ramen noodles with a super simple dressing made from the flavor packet! 

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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!

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 you must, must, must get the "Oriental" (now called "Soy") flavored ramen for this because the seasoning packet is what makes the dressing.

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

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE

1. Back in the day, the ramen flavor was named "Oriental" (which is where the salad got its name). The flavor is now called "Soy". 
2. Wait to add the dressing and uncooked ramen until just before you’re ready to serve or the greens and uncooked noodles will get soggy.
3. You can substitute or add just about anything you'd like to the salad. Red peppers, edamame, red or white onions and cashews are all great in this!
4. I don't always use mandarin oranges in this so feel free to omit them if you prefer.
5. Cooked shrimp and chicken are both excellent in this if you'd like to make this into an entree salad!

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

IT TASTES DELICIOUS. Period.

Plus, for those of us of a certain age, this recipe is nostalgic and reminds us of our youth!

Recipe for Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

Yield: 8 Servings

Author: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

A retro Asian-inspired salad recipe using coleslaw mix and dry ramen noodles with a super simple dressing made from the flavor packet!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Combine coleslaw mix, snow peas, scallions, mandarin oranges and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine seasoning packs from ramen, vegetable oil, vinegar and sugar then whisk vigorously 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

• Back in the day, the ramen flavor was named "Oriental" (which is where the salad got its name). The flavor is now called "Soy".
• Wait to add the dressing and uncooked ramen until just before you’re ready to serve or the greens and uncooked noodles will get soggy.
• You can substitute or add just about anything you'd like to the salad. Red peppers, edamame, red or white onions and cashews are all great in this!
• I don't always use mandarin oranges in this so feel free to omit them if you prefer.
• Cooked shrimp and chicken are both excellent in this if you'd like to make this into an entree salad!

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