Ramen Broccoli Salad

Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe made with Broccoli Slaw in a tangy Soy Sauce dressing. Quick and easy to make this Asian ramen noodle salad is a perfect side dish for a picnic or potluck.

This ramen noodle salad recipe goes by many names. It is referred to as Ramen Broccoli Slaw or sometimes called Ramen Broccoli Salad. This cold salad has crunchy uncooked ramen noodles, broccoli slaw, almonds, and sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy soy sauce dressing made from the Ramen soup’s flavoring packet.  

Honestly, I could eat just a bowl of this Ramen Broccoli Salad and be just fine. I don’t need the chicken casserole that I usually make to go along with this recipe. Plus, getting in fresh raw vegetables in your diet is a bonus!

Over time I have updated the recipe to fit nutritional needs like swapping canola for olive oil in the dressing. I also use Apple Cider Vinegar rather than the original white wine vinegar that was listed.

It only takes a few minutes to throw together and the tangy dressing is so good you won’t be able to stop eating it!

Ramen Broccoli Salad Ingredients

• Broccoli Slaw Mix: Bagged broccoli slaw is an easy shortcut made with shredded broccoli stems, carrots, and red cabbage. It adds lots of crunch, color, and fiber without needing to chop a pile of vegetables.
• Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Noodles: The crushed ramen noodles give this salad its classic crispy crunch. The seasoning packet is also used in the dressing for extra flavor. Ramen may not be the most nutrient-packed ingredient, but it makes this salad fun, familiar, and delicious.
• Sunflower Seeds: Sunflower seeds add crunch, plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They also contain nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. Together, the protein, fiber, and fat help make the salad feel more satisfying.
• Slivered Almonds: Almonds bring even more crunch, along with plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are an easy way to add more texture and staying power to a simple salad.
• Olive Oil: Olive oil creates the base of the dressing and adds healthy fats. Fat also helps your body use some of the nutrients found in vegetables.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar gives the dressing its bright, tangy flavor. It balances the sweetness and keeps the salad from tasting too heavy.
• Granulated Sugar: A small amount of sugar softens the sharp flavor of the vinegar and gives the dressing its classic sweet-and-tangy taste.

Why This Salad Works Well After 40

This broccoli slaw salad is more than a bowl of vegetables. It combines fiber from the slaw with healthy fats and plant-based protein from the almonds and sunflower seeds.

That mix can help make a side dish feel more filling and satisfying. It also adds plenty of crunch, which is always helpful when you are trying to eat more vegetables.

It is colorful, easy to make, and a simple way to add more fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient-rich ingredients to your plate.

How to make Crunchy Ramen Broccoli Salad

In a large bowl mix together the broccoli slaw, ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and slivered almonds. Set the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles aside. You will use that for the dressing. 

In a small bowl whisk together the seasoning packet, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. 

Toss the dressing with the broccoli salad until well-coated. 

You can sprinkle chopped chive on top of the salad or a little oniony flavor but it is completely optional. 

 

Tips for making the Ramen Broccoli Salad ahead of time.

• If you are bringing this Ramen Broccoli Slaw Salad to a picnic or potluck you may want to make it ahead of time.
• Add all the ingredients into a large serving bowl except the dressing. Bring along the dressing in a separate container. Right before serving, give the container of dressing a good shake then pour it over the salad. Toss to coat.
• If you add the dressing early the ramen noodles will get soggy and lose their crunchy texture.

Ramen Broccoli Salad Recipe Variations

• Instead of slivered almonds try peanuts or cashews
• Add in dried cranberries for a sweet burst of flavor.
• Instead of apple cider vinegar try white wine vinegar or rice vinegar. 

How to store leftover Ramen Noodle Salad

There is no way around it. If you have leftovers the ramen noodles will go soft. Not soft like in the soup but soft as in they will lose their crunch. It is still good leftover and you can add some fresh ramen noodles to get the crunch back. 

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Leftovers are good for 1 day. 

Top Ramen by Nissan changed the name of their Oriental Flavor to Soy Sauce Flavor. It is still in the blue package. 

More Salad Ideas

Crisp and crunchy is how I like my salads. 

• Sumac Salad
• Hearts of Palm Salad
• Broccoli Salad.

Both are perfect for Summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQs. 

Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe