Description
This ramen noodle salad delivers an irresistible symphony of bright, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with a delightful crunch. It is a quick and vibrant side dish perfect for busy families or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 (85 g) package dry ramen noodles, crushed
- 1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix (tri-color recommended)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 bell peppers (red or orange), thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
Instructions
- Crush Dry Ramen Noodles: Gently crush dry ramen noodles into small pieces (do not cook them), ensuring they are broken up but still substantial for crunch.
- Whisk Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and honey or agave until well combined and slightly emulsified (about 1 minute).
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the bagged coleslaw mix, diced mango, thinly sliced bell peppers, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to coat everything evenly. (If it seems like too much dressing, start with half and add more to taste.)
- Add Ramen And Chill: Just before serving, add the crushed dry ramen noodles and toss gently to distribute the crunch. Allow to chill in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes for flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly cool.
Notes
To avoid soggy noodles, add crushed ramen just before serving. Do not over-dress the salad; add dressing incrementally. Chilling the salad for 15-20 minutes allows flavors to meld. For variations, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or edamame for a heartier meal. Substitutions include shredded cabbage for slaw, peaches or pineapple for mango, and tamari for gluten-free soy sauce. Keep chili garlic sauce and plain instant ramen in your pantry for quick meal ideas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx 180 g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: ramen noodle salad, mango chili slaw, quick side dish, family-friendly, potluck, sweet and spicy, crunchy, vibrant, easy recipe, healthy