Japanese American Ramen Noodle Salad
This ramen salad recipe has also been called Japanese coleslaw or cabbage ramen salad. It's a cabbage based salad topped with crunchy chicken ramen and flavored with an easy, tangy Asian salad dressing.
Ingredients
For Salad
- 1/2 head green cabbage
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tbsp sliced, toasted almonds optional
- 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds optional
- 1 package instant chicken ramen, crushed
For Dressing
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 packet ramen seasoning packet
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice your cabbage and green onions. Put in a large salad bowl.
- Top with almonds and sesame seeds, if using.
- Mix all ingredients for salad dressing in a bowl or jar.
- Right before serving, top salad with crushed ramen noodles and toss with dressing.
Notes
- Prepackaged coleslaw mix can be used instead of cabbage if desired.
- Broccoli stems sliced into matchsticks can also be added.
- If you don't want to use the ramen seasoning packet, substitute with two tablespoons of soy sauce.