YUM! This is a wonderfully crunchy, refreshing, and vibrant salad packed with Asian-inspired flavors, combining crispy ramen noodles and fresh vegetables with a delicious savory-sweet dressing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Irresistible Crunch: The combination of crispy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds creates an amazing texture.
Balanced Flavors: A delightful blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy.
Quick & Easy: Comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal side dish for gatherings and potlucks.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Large Mixing Bowl: To toss and combine all the salad ingredients effortlessly.
Small Bowl or Jar: For whisking or shaking the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
Dry Skillet: To toast the sliced almonds and ramen noodles if you want to enhance their crispiness.
Ingredients
2 packages (3 oz each) Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
4 cups Coleslaw mix (shredded green and red cabbage, and carrots)
1/2 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup Sunflower seeds
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Rice vinegar
3 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Honey (or sugar)
1 tsp Sesame oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Crush & Toast Noodles: Break the ramen noodle blocks into smaller pieces. You can lightly toast them in a dry skillet along with the sliced almonds until golden and crunchy.
2. Prep the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbages and carrots), thinly sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Add Crunch: Add the crushed ramen noodles, toasted sliced almonds, and sunflower seeds on top of the vegetable mixture.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or a tightly sealed jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or sugar), and sesame oil until completely combined.
5. Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, toss everything well to coat evenly, and enjoy the ultimate crunch and fresh flavor!