Description
Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines fresh vegetables with crispy ramen noodles, all tossed in a delightful sesame vinaigrette. This quick and easy salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light dinner option. With its crunch and bright colors, it’s not just a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish or add grilled chicken or turkey for a hearty meal, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 2 (3-ounce) packages of ramen noodles, crumbled
- 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, julienned or diced
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup honey (or your desired sweetener)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix with crumbled ramen noodles.
- Fold in the cooked edamame, diced avocado, julienned mango, sliced almonds, and green onions.
- Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- You can serve the salad right away for maximum crunchiness. Alternatively, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if you prefer it cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding other crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers. For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or another plant-based sweetener. Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and adds an extra crunch.