Description
This crunchy ramen slaw, also known as Top Ramen Salad, is a popular potluck favorite. It combines a crisp cabbage base with broken dry instant ramen noodles and a zesty dressing, offering a delightful mix of salad and snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavored ramen noodles, uncooked
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces. Set aside the flavor packet for another use.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This is your dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, chopped green onions, and broken ramen noodles.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- If using, stir in the sunflower seeds.
- For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can substitute other ramen noodle flavors if desired, but the Oriental flavor complements the slaw best.
- For extra crunch, add the ramen noodles just before serving.
- Experiment with adding other vegetables like shredded bell peppers or diced celery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 300
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg