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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FAQs

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 makes ramen taste better? ›

Try beefing up the flavor of instant ramen with a sprinkle of furikake, a common Japanese seasoning that contains seaweed, sesame seeds, and fish flakes. You can also try adding togarashi, a spicy seasoning that is made of mostly dried pepper flakes with a dash of dried seaweed and sesame seeds.

What sauces make ramen better? ›

Soy Sauce: Adds a savory and umami flavor to the broth and noodles. Sesame Oil: Imparts a rich, nutty taste that complements the noodles and broth. Chili Oil or Sriracha: Provides a spicy kick for those who enjoy a bit of heat. Rice Vinegar: Adds a tangy acidity that brightens up the broth.

How do you get the most flavor out of ramen? ›

10 Ingredients to Spice Up Your Ramen
  1. Sriracha. For those looking to add a different kind of kick in the form of heat, Sriracha is your option! ...
  2. Peanut Butter. ...
  3. Dried Seaweed. ...
  4. Furikake. ...
  5. Kimchi. ...
  6. Miso Paste. ...
  7. Soy Sauce. ...
  8. Eggs.
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What is the most delicious ramen flavor? ›

6 Glorious Types Of Ramen You Should Know
  1. Shoyu. https://www.tastemade.com/recipes/jerk-chicken-ramen. ...
  2. Tonkotsu. https://www.tastemade.com/recipes/chicken-noodle-ramen. ...
  3. Shio. https://www.tastemade.com/recipes/avocado-ramen. ...
  4. Miso. https://www.tastemade.com/recipes/seasoned-rice-with-miso-soup. ...
  5. Tsukemen. ...
  6. Instant Ramen Noodles.

What is the secret of ramen? ›

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 should I add to my ramen? ›

What Can I Add to Instant Ramen To Make It Better?
  1. Switch up Your Broth. The first thing is to change up your broth. ...
  2. Add an Egg. ...
  3. Toss in Some Veggies. ...
  4. Stir in Togarashi Chili Pepper or Chili Oil. ...
  5. Add a Splash of Soy Sauce. ...
  6. Add Some Peanut Butter. ...
  7. Peruse Your Spice Cabinet. ...
  8. Butter and Brown Sugar.

How do I upgrade my instant ramen? ›

Well, Instant ramen is a great way to use up some of those sauces. You can stir sambal, chili garlic sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, gochujang, soy suace, or any number of other sauces into your broth for more flavor. Or add them to the finished bowl as a sort of table seasoning.

Does mayo make ramen better? ›

I love a good ramen recipe, and this viral tiktok ramen hack does not disappoint. Is mayo good in ramen?! YES. The creaminess from the mayo and egg yolk make this something super special.

What does adding mayo to ramen do? ›

It became incredibly popular because just by simply adding kewpie mayo, garlic, and egg create to the soup broth, it makes it taste so creamy!

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.

How to make Kylie Jenner ramen? ›

You just cook your ramen like normally, then just beat up an egg, add it to your noodles with some garlic powder, the seasoning packet that came with your noodles, and a stick of butter. Give it a little stir for a minute. Little confession. I have actually never had an egg in my noodles before.

How do you eat ramen like a pro? ›

Try not to pick up too many noodles at once, as it's best to eat ramen in small, manageable mouthfuls. Dip the noodles in and out of the broth to soak up the flavour. Whilst doing this, hold your spoon underneath to support the noodles, as well as to collect more broth.

Can you just crack an egg into ramen? ›

In a medium bowl, combine the noodles and the seasoning packet with 2 cups of water and microwave on high power until the noodles are cooked, 4 minutes. Stir the noodles and crack the egg on top. Microwave on high power until the egg white is just cooked through but the yolk is still runny in the center, 1 minute.

What makes ramen broth creamy? ›

Soy milk is the secret ingredient that makes my creamy miso ramen EXTRA creamy. Unsweeten Soy Milk provides instant depth and richness to the broth that you can find at restaurants. Dashi Stock also provides instant umami flavor to the broth. Dashi powder is a staple ingredient that I always have in my pantry.

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