This crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad combines green cabbage, red cabbage, ramen noodles, green onions, carrots, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a honey garlic ginger sesame dressing.
Easy Ramen Noodle Salad
Learn how to make a delicious and refreshing ramen noodle salad with a homemade dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or potluck dish. Full of flavor from honey, garlic, and ginger, this tasty side dish is perfect for all your summer grilling. This is one of our favorite ramen salad recipes, and we love to take it to potlucks and family reunions. If you like this recipe, try creamy pea salad, strawberry spinach salad, broccoli salad, and Asian noodle salad.
Ramen Noodle Salad Ingredients
For the salad, you need coleslaw mix, dry ramen noodles, carrots, green onions, and slivered almonds. For the dressing, you need olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Ramen Noodle Salad
Start by mixing up the dressing. Combine the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a mason jar. Shake the dressing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then, break up the ramen noodles into bite-size pieces and add them to a large bowl with the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and toasted almonds. Drizzle the salad with the dressing mixture and toss to combine.
Recipe Tips
- Break up the noodles in the package using your hands or the heavy end of a table knife or spoon.
- For extra crunch and flavor toast the almond slivers or sliced almonds before adding them to the salad. It adds great flavor to the salad.
- If pushed for time, substitute ready-to-go coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw.
- Napa cabbage can be substituted for green cabbage. Just slice it thin.
- Try adding apples, red bell peppers, mandarin oranges, or pineapple.
- Add chicken, shrimp, salmon, or steak to make it a main dish.
- Mix the honey garlic dressing up to 48 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator in a mason jar. Remove from the fridge for 40 minutes before drizzling on the salad. Shake well before combining with the salad.
- You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance, but remember that the noodles will soften.
How to make Asian Ramen Salad in advance
You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance, but if you like the crunchy texture from the ramen noodles and the toasted almonds, hold off adding them until a couple of hours before you serve.
However, if you don’t mind or even like the noodles a little softer, prepare the salad beforehand, but refrain from adding the almonds until right before serving. Either way, the salad is delicious and exceptionally easy to make.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but remember that the noodles will soften.
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Ramen Noodle Salad
Ingredients
Ramen Salad
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- 2 3 ounce packages dry ramen noodles broken into pieces seasoning packet discarded
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup slivered almonds toasted
Ramen Salad Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mason jar with a tight fitting lid combine the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Shake the dressing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Break up the ramen noodles and add them to a bowl with the coleslaw mix, carrots, green onions, and toasted almonds. Discard the ramen seasoning packets. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
- Break up the noodles right in the package using your hands or the heavy end of a table knife or spoon.
- For extra crunch and flavor toast the almond slivers or sliced almonds before adding them to the salad. It really adds great flavor to the salad.
- If pushed for time, substitute ready to go coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw.
- Napa cabbage can be substituted for the green cabbage just slice it thin.
- Try adding apples, red bell peppers, mandarin oranges, or pineapple.
- Make it a main dish by adding chicken, shrimp, salmon, or steak.
- Mix the honey garlic dressing up to 48 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator in a mason jar. Remove from the fridge 40 minutes prior to drizzling on the salad. Shake well before combining with the salad.
- You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance but keep in mind that the noodles will soften.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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Eliza
Love this Ramen Noodle Salad, so easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sky D
What a unique way to use ramen. I made it for a family get together and everyone loved it!
Andria
This is fabulous. Crispy, crunchy Textures and great flavors. This salad was perfect for my family. They loved every last bite!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Andria!
Tayla
I made this salad for a get together over the weekend and it was fantastic! That crunch was so good!
Sharon C
As a kid who grew up snacking on raw ramen noodles, this is the grown-up version of it because we need fiber now more than ever! Haha! Thanks for the recipe, it was delicious!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Sharon!
Frank
Great recipe. I have made this several times ane everyone loves it. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth.
Rosey
What a great way to use the ramen. I never thought to put it in a salad.
Nahashon Kyalo
This is perfect. At least I know I can pull this recipe off and have something I can look forward to trying out this weekend.
Barbie Ritzman
I’m intrigued by the honey garlic ginger sesame dressing on this Ramen Noodle Salad. It’s a new twist for me with ramen noodles.
Monidipa Dutta
This is one of my favs. When I lived in students hostel we would eat it as a snack. And the recipe is the same. Good old memories!
Lesa
The vibrant colour makes me want to eat then I looked at the recipe. So easy to make with simple ingredients, I can want to try this ramen noodles salad. Want to know if it taste just as good as it looks.
Stephanie
Such a colorful and tasty ramen noodle salad. Our family really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Gerry
This is the first time I’ve encountered such a Ramen dish in salad variety! It was incredibly delicious and very healthy too! The colors really make this salad an enticing one! Loved it!
Luna S
This looks amazing! I would have never thought about adding some of these ingredients to ramen, I need to try this.
Debbie
I made this for an upcoming cookout. The crunchy was a huge hit, Every one loved it so much!
Cinny
That looks easy to make and delicious. I’m sure my household would love to eat it.
Bob
This look so good and I have tried it before. Always love the ramen with salad. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Stephanie
I’ve made other recipes with ramen noodles and kept them crunchy so knew I would love them in a salad, too. This is perfect to make in the evening and have for lunch at work the next day.
Beth Pierce
So true! Have you tried adding pine nuts, slivered almonds, or chopped walnuts?
Chloe Arnold
I ate this at a party and LOVED it! I was so excited to have the recipe and to make it at home! Your version tastes just like the one I loved!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Chloe! So glad that you liked the ramen noodle salad. For extra crunch and flavor, toast the almond slivers or sliced almonds before adding them to the salad. It really adds great flavor to the salad.
Sienna
I can just imagine the sweetness from the honey, the kick from the garlic, and the warmth from the ginger all coming together to create a tasty side dish that would be perfect for any summer grilling occasion.
Melanie
I stumbled upon this recipe and was instantly transported back to my childhood. The combination of flavors and textures in this Ramen Noodle Salad is simply divine. I appreciate how easy it is to make and how it can be customized to fit any dietary restrictions. Bravo!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melanie! I am so glad that you liked it! We love it too!
MELANIE E
This was so yummy!! I do like ramen noodles but don’t really cook with them often. This was a great change from the usual ramen noodle recipes!
Pedja
I love salads and this recipe is a great suggestion for one. I don’t eat gluten so I have to substitute noodles with something. Any suggestions? The first that comes to my mind is rice.
Beth Pierce
Yes, that might work as long as the rice is not overcooked.
Antonia
I forgot to rate this in my last comment! Brilliant recipe and I would say a must-try for all those who don’t want to spend too much time cooking but do want to produce good meals!
Bryan Carey
If there is one thing we have experience eating in my home, it’s ramen! My vegetarian teenager loves it because it can be made the way she likes, free from meat. This recipe was a huge hit in my household.
Stephanie
This was delicious and gorgeous with all the colorful veggies. We enjoy a good ramen dish in my house – and this one is the best! I will make it again and again!
Nayna Kanabar
What a delicious and tasty Ramen Noodle salad. It is beautiful to look at with all the colored vegetables and so healthy too,
Beth Pierce
So true! We love it too!
Judy Renteria
Can you substitute something for the sesame oil?
Beth Pierce
Not really, sesame oil has a unique taste. Do you have an allergy?
Kathy
When I make this salad I keep the salad items in separate containers. Noodles, and almonds in one container. Coleslaw in another. Dressing also in a separate container. Since I’m diabetic I also substitute Splenda for the honey. It’s one of my most favorite salads. Thank you for posting it.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Kathy!
Sangeetha S
I love how it combines so many different flavors and textures into one dish. The honey garlic ginger sesame dressing sounds like it would be a perfect complement to the crunchy ramen noodles and veggies. Plus, it’s great to have a side dish that’s easy to transport to potlucks and family gatherings. I can’t wait to try this recipe out at my next BBQ!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Justine
This is so good! Light and filling, full of flavor – perfect for lunch or a light dinner!
Beth Pierce
So true!
TAYLER ROSS
This has been my go to salad for awhile now! So easy to throw together and everyone always asks for the recipe! Thanks for sharing it
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Tayler!
Kushigalu
The refreshing and delicious combo here. Thanks for sharing.
rebecca
yum! what an easy recipe. I love the dry and cooked package ramen noodles in any way.
Monique O
We couldn’t get enough of this salad. Everyone went for second servings. The fresh ginger, the garlic, all of the ingredients are so perfect together. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Monique!
Laurie Gens
how much is a serving size? 4oz, 8 oz?
Tammy
I am not fond of ginger so I made a copycat version of Applebee’s oriental chicken salad dressing, and it worked great, with many of the same ingredients. I also added grilled chicken breast to the top to make a one-bowl meal.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tips, Tammy!
Mary
What can you substitute for the honey to make the recipe vegan? Maple syrup?
Beth Pierce
Maple syrup or agave nectar.
dixie
I messed up 🙃 and had my husband cook the ramen noodles as I’d never had them. At least I caught on before we added them that we should NOT have cooked them…
But the salad looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try!
Thank you❣️❣️
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Dixie!
Rae
This sounds so good. I never would of thought of using ramen in a salad. But definitely something I would try
Aurora
This is a nice fusion between ramen and salad. We loved it and will make it again. Thanks for the recipe.
Bryan
It was great and easy to make! I especially like the added almonds. It gives it texture, and who doesn’t love almonds?
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%. I love almonds!
Khushboo
This is a great salad and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Jasmine Martin
I never would have thought about making a ramen salad, but this definitely looks delicious. I may have to make this for my family soon!
Yeah Lifestyle
Such a great salad. This is one I could eat quite frequently. Next time I am going to add a couple cups of cooked chicken.
Tammy
Ramen salads are so fun to make and yours looks so colourful and delicious too! It’s a quick and easy way to get a veg on the table and get the fussy eaters to enjoy their salads too.
Kat
This recipe is an amazing idea for our family dinner this weekend! Looks very simple and delicious to make. Thanks for the share!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! Enjoy!
Talya Stone
Love this idea! I do love a ramen but love the idea of using it as inspiration for a salad too.
Everything Enchanting
The salad looks so healthy and delicious ❤️. I love Ramen noodles (cooked one) but I am going to try this salad recipe now. I am sure my family would love this dish😍.
Czhyonne
This kind of recipe is so new to me!! If the taste is as good as it looks, I’m in!!
Pam
Oh Yum! I do love my ramen noodles but never made them into a salad and this looks absolutely delicious as well. I can’t wait to try making this
Marysa
This is a great idea for a salad. And it is so easily customizable depending on everyone’s tastes.
Beth Pierce
So true!
Kevin
This was absolutely delicious! We loved it. We used fresh cherry tomatoes from my garden. It was light and refreshing for these hot summer days.
Tammy
Ramen salads are so much fun and perfect for picnics and cookouts. The family loves them! Yours looks so good and pretty with all the colors!
Risa Lopez
It looks so good and is easy to make! I will save this salad recipe and try the recipe this weekend. Thank you for sharing this!
Jasmine Hewitt
This sounds so interesting! I need to try it myself sometime
Stephanie
I’ve used ramen noodles in another salad before and was surprised at how much I liked that crunch! I can’t wait to try this one, especially the homemade dressing.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! Enjoy!!
Cindy
We call this silage in our house. Slight modifications. Nappa cabbage instead of regular cabbage and the Ramen we toast till brown with sunflowerseeds for a super nutty crunch. And add soy sauce to the sauce. So wonderful. And stays crunchy for 3 to 4 days.
Sarah
This so good! We had it as a light meal and added mandarin oranges and was glad I did. I also added some lemon juice to the dressing. We will definitely have this again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sarah! So glad that you liked it!
Orest Saczyk
Easy and delicious! I used kale slaw instead of cabbage slaw. Fabulous!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So happy that you liked it!
Sandra K Adkins
what flavor ramen noodles?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. It does not matter because you are going to discard the seasoning packet.
Cheryl White
I don’t see anywhere where it says how much cabbage to use.
Beth Pierce
14 ounces coleslaw mix Scroll all the way down to the bottom for full ingredients and directions.
Stacey Gordon
Super easy to make. I cheated on the dressing and used organic Thai peanut sauce. Yummmm
Munchkin
Can you make it with a little less oil?
Beth Pierce
Yes you could go a little less with the oil but you might need to increase the vinegar and it might make it a little tangy. To me it would still taste great.
Christina
Would this work with gluten free rice/millet ramen? I’m wondering if they will be too hard?
Beth Pierce
I am not sure as I have not worked with it. Maybe the readers will chime in!
Sandra
I love everything about this salad! Packed full of flavors!
Suja MD
We had this salad recipe for dinner last night and it was amazing! Already can’t wait to make it again!
Liz
So perfect for a picnic! Love the crunch of this salad and it’s so easy to make
Dana
Amazing flavors in this one, holy moly! And I love the crunch. I could eat this every damn day.
Natalie
Beautiful salad. Looks healthy and easy to make. I’ll give this recipe a try tomorrow for lunch. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Natalie!
Karen
Is the dressing sweet or savory?
Beth Pierce
A little sweet..just a tad.
Dede
Do the noodles soften up or is that the crunch, this sounds delicious
Beth Pierce
The noodles remain crunchy which makes the salad delicious. Unless of course you have leftover then they begin to soften which is also pretty good.
Jen
My grandma used to make a salad like this when I was growing up. It is delicious!! Thanks for reminding me of a great recipe.
Allyson Zea
This was so delicious and so flavorful! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Pam
Do you cook the ramen noodles first?
Beth Pierce
No you do not. They are a little crunchy in the salad and the texture with the cabbage is so good.
Erin
Thanks for the great recipe. Everyone in my family loved it. Next time I am going to toss a little toasted sesame seeds in right before serving.
Catalina
You just gave me an amazing idea for our weekend bbq party!I am sure everyone will love this salad!