The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (2024)

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Guys, this is the BEST and the original ramen noodle salad recipe. It has a little bit of crunch, a little bit of sweet tangy-ness, a lot of savory goodness all wrapped into one. It's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or for lunches! It's such a crowd pleaser and I always get asked for the recipe!

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Call me crazy, but I love this salad the next day. When the cabbage and noodles have a some time to soak up the tangy dressing...oh it's good! Cabbage is different then lettuce in that it doesn't wilt as easily and has a sturdy leaf. It doesn't get soggy after sitting in a dressing. If you are one of those mason salad jar addicts, then this is a good one for you! Scale the proportions down and you have a great ready-to-go salad!

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RAMEN NOODLE CABBAGE SALAD

  • If you don't have almonds try using walnuts, hazelnuts or pinenuts
  • This is a great salad for using up leftover veg, try shredded carrots, zucchini or cauliflower
  • Try adding shredded meat such as chicken or beef
  • You can add fresh herbs or dried spices to adapt the flavor to your liking

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR THIS RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

  1. Cabbage! Can you use bagged pre-shredded cabbage? YES! It's a nice quick short cut, I still prefer to cut my own as I feel it is crispier and stays crispier. It can hold up to the dressing better.
  2. Ramen noodles + seasoning. My favorite flavor is beef to use for this! but Chicken and pork also work.
  3. Slivered Almonds
  4. Green onions
  5. Butter
  6. Dressing- see below

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HOW TO MAKE THE RAMEN NOODLE SALAD DRESSING

The key ingredient for the ramen noodle salad dressing is the rice vinegar. It has a particular taste and tang that other vinegars do not. Mixed with soy sauce, a little bit of sugar and oil.

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This is so easy, it doesn't even deserve its own paragraph. Simply whisk alllll the ingredients together until they are well blended. whisk fast. ;)

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TOASTING THE RAMEN AND ALMONDS

This step CANNOT be skipped! In a fry pan melt butter. Chop up your ramen noodles, and stir them into the butter. Add almonds, green onions and good on med-high heat until the ramen noodles begin to brown.

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Add in the seasoning packets.

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Slice cabbage nice and thin.

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Add Ramen mixture to the cabbage

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Now pour the delicious dressing over the salad.

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Now toss everything together, and let all the flavors combine and soak each other up.

Let the salad chill, covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve!

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Oriental Cabbage Salad

Guys, this is the BEST and theoriginalramen noodle salad recipe. It has a little bit of crunch, a little bit ofsweet tangy-ness, a lot of savory goodness all wrapped into one.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 296kcal

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Ingredients

Salad

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 packages beef Ramen Noodles
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 1 small head of cabbage (about 4 cups)

Dressing

  • ½ cup Sesame Seed oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup sugar
  • cup rice vinegar

Instructions

  • Crush ramen noodles and brown in butter with the almonds and green onions. Add in the beef seasoning packages at the end and stir to combine.

  • Thinly shredded your cabbage. (A short cut is to by a bag of shredded cabbage)

  • Toss salad dressing, cabbage and noodle mixture together. Serve!

Notes

You can substitute bagged cabbage for a head of cabbage.

You can use Chicken, Beef or Pork flavored ramen noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 43.9mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Dar says

    How many people does it serve? Four cups doesn’t seem like a lot??

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    • Kadee says

      It serves 8

      Reply

  2. Rosie says

    Is this calorie amount per serving? I love this salad so tasty

    Reply

    • Kadee says

      Yes - it is for 1/8th of the salad, which is the serving size.

      Reply

  3. Valerie says

    Your direction to toast the ramen mixture is a step that other similar salads have missed. This step made all the difference to the finished mixture. Well done!

    Reply

  4. Cora Huckfeldt says

    The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (13)
    Like the one my family has made for years. I prefer to use shredded Napa cabbage.

    Reply

  5. Barbara Wallace says

    Can you use part sesame and part Olive oil? Isn't sesame oil strong in flavor?

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    • Daisy says

      The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (14)
      No! You absolutely cannot change any recipe ever. It’s against the rules.
      SMDH

      Reply

    • the cb says

      Perfect recipe. So glad I found your recipe. It tastes just like the one "D" made at the lake back in the day.
      I took this to a family bbq and nobody had eaten it before. Constant comments on how flavorful, crunchy and just darn good. thank you.
      Making it again today to go with brisket instead of cole slaw

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  6. Gloria Riggle says

    The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (15)
    I added mandarin oranges, so much better!

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    • Daisy says

      The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (16)
      For you

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    • Tara says

      Def a matter of opinion!

      Reply

  7. sarah says

    The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (17)
    one of my favorite recipes!

    Reply

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The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What vinegar goes in ramen? ›

Add Vinegar for Extra Flavor

As for which type of vinegar to use, serve your ramen bowl with a mild one, like rice vinegar, on the side.

How to make the best tasting ramen noodles? ›

Insider talked to chefs about the best ways to upgrade instant ramen noodles. Cooking the noodles in stock can add flavor, and you can also add things like eggs or bacon. Soy sauce, herbs, and seaweed are also easy additions that can boost instant ramen's flavor.

What is the secret of ramen noodles? ›

Noodle's Secret ~ Kansui lye water. Japanese lye water called kansui is an indispensable auxiliary ingredient for ramen noodles, and it is no exaggeration to say that it produces the exquisite balance between ramen noodles unique koshi firmness and soup flavour.

What to add to ramen to make it creamy? ›

Add butter, milk and contents of seasoning packet. If your tastes desire, you may not use all of the seasoning packet. Heat on low heat and stir until butter is melted and noodles are coated with creamy sauce. Serve.

What are the 5 ingredients in ramen? ›

The 5 Components of Ramen
  • 1.1 Soup.
  • 1.2 Tare (sauce)
  • 1.3 Noodles.
  • 1.4 Oils and fats.
  • 1.5 Toppings.
  • 1.6 Skill (Bonus)
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What are the best ingredients to put in ramen? ›

10 Ingredients to Spice Up Your Ramen
  • Peanut Butter. ...
  • Dried Seaweed. ...
  • Furikake. ...
  • Kimchi. ...
  • Miso Paste. ...
  • Soy Sauce. Did you know soy sauce doesn't have to be refrigerated? ...
  • Eggs. A common ramen bowl staple is a soft-boiled egg. ...
  • American Cheese. Finally, the last on this list of ramen hacks, slices of American cheese.
May 4, 2022

What sauce makes ramen taste better? ›

For a nutty, Thai-inspired ramen hack, cook the noodles according to the instructions but ditch the flavor packet. Instead, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger and pour it over the hot noodles. Add chopped scallions and sesame seeds for even more flavor.

What spices to add to ramen to make it better? ›

Here's the list of the best spices to add to your Ramen:
  1. Black Pepper.
  2. Miso Seasoning.
  3. Furikake.
  4. Sesame seeds or oil.
  5. Garlic.
  6. Yuzu Kosho.
  7. Ginger.
  8. Shichimi Togarashi.
Dec 23, 2022

What seasoning is in ramen noodles? ›

But to get more granular (literally), pretty much every brand of instant noodles seasoning contains dehydrated alliums and herbs like onion, garlic, scallions, chives, and cilantro, to name a few. Some, like Shin Ramyum and Jin, also have dried mushroom or cabbage powder which are natural enhancers of savory flavors.

What does cracking an egg in ramen do? ›

Eggs are a great way to add flavor and protein to your package of ramen. Prepare the noodles with seasoning and as much liquid as you like. Then, decide how you want to prepare the egg. You can boil, poach, or simmer an egg directly in the ramen.

What is the little white thing in ramen? ›

Narutomaki: If you've ever noticed a small white disc with a pink swirl in a bowl of ramen or even a picture of ramen, that's narutomaki or fish cake.

What is the difference between ramen and ramen noodles? ›

Difference in ingredients:

Ramen is made with wheat flour, salt, water, and a type of alkaline water called kansui. This last ingredient is what sets them apart from regular noodles. Noodles, on the other hand, are made using the first three ingredients alone.

Can you put mayonnaise in ramen? ›

Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of ramen. Want a creamier ramen? Add a little mayo to the mix.

Does milk make ramen better? ›

Milk is a popular ingredient in many ramen noodle recipes. It makes your bowl creamy, rich, and smooth in a way that few other ingredients can. It's also a well-known way to moderate spicy food.

How to make ramen with mayonnaise? ›

Boil instant ramen for 2-3 minutes 2. In a bowl add garlic, mayo, egg and ramen seasoning. Mix until combine 3. Pour ramen to mix with the sauce 4.

Which vinegar is best for cooking noodles? ›

Rice Vinegar

This type of vinegar is mostly used in Asian recipes, including stir-fry, salads, noodles, and vegetables.

Is white vinegar used in noodles? ›

Add White Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Hoisin Sauce and Red Chili Sauce. Mix well to coat all noodles. 12. Taste and adjust any of the sauces.

Why vinegar is used in noodles? ›

Expert-Verified Answer. Noodles are sticky in nature so to reduce the stickiness vinegar is added to it before eating.

Can you put vinegar in noodles? ›

Vinegar adds a tang to your noodles. Rice vinegar is commonly used in Indo-Chinese cooking. However you may replace with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. You can skip the hot sauce, if you use hot green chilies.

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