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 (12)
    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 (13)
      No! You absolutely cannot change any recipe ever. It’s against the rules.
      SMDH

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    • 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 (14)
    I added mandarin oranges, so much better!

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    • Daisy says

      The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (15)
      For you

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    • Tara says

      Def a matter of opinion!

      Reply

  7. sarah says

    The BEST OG Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe (16)
    one of my favorite recipes!

    Reply

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FAQs

What kind of vinegar do you use for ramen? ›

Ingredients Needed for Homemade Ramen

Ginger: Be sure to use peeled, grated fresh gingerroot, not dried ginger powder. Store the peeled gingerroot in the freezer and grate directly from frozen for future use. Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar or mirin is best when making ramen.

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 can I add to ramen noodles to make it better? ›

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 makes a delicious ramen? ›

Broth: A good bowl of ramen begins with a hearty, flavorful broth. Most broths begin with a combination of Japanese soup stock, or “dashi,” and chicken or pork stock. Each ramen chef uses a different “tare,” or flavoring base, that they add to each bowl of broth before serving.

How to make ramen like a pro? ›

First, bring the water to boil in a pot, and then add the noodles. Once the noodles soften, bring the water temperature down to low heat and add the seasoning packet for flavor. After the noodles cool down, transfer them to a bowl, and enjoy!

Why add baking soda to ramen noodles? ›

It adds alkali, which is what gives ramen its chewy, bouncy texture and yellowish hue. Chris Kimball is here with the spaghetti. For 10 ounces of spaghetti, add 4 tablespoons baking soda to 2 quarts of water.

What does baking soda do to ramen noodles? ›

(It is this kansui and the wheat flour that defines chuukamen.) Thus, adding alkaline baking soda into the boiling water allows the pasta to mimic the texture and color of chuukamen.

Why do you add vinegar to noodles before eating it? ›

Vinegar is used as flavouring agent for foods. It is added to noodles before eating to add sour taste.

Can you put mayo in ramen? ›

Egg yolk: This helps make this broth and ramen super creamy! Don't worry about it being raw, it does cook through as the hot broth hits the seasoning mixture. Kewpie mayo: I love to use Japanese mayo here! But, you can use regular mayo, too.

What does adding milk to ramen do? ›

Dairy milk gives your ramen a milky, creamy character. It takes the heat out of spicy ramen and adds a thick, rich texture. Soy milk, on the other hand, is sweet and nutty. It's not as thick and creamy.

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.

What can I add to noodles for flavor? ›

  1. Butter and Milk (France) To give your noodle recipe a French twist, all you'll need are two ingredients: butter and 🥛 milk. ...
  2. Kimchi (Korea) ...
  3. Fried Bacon and Egg (USA) ...
  4. Peanut Butter and Sriracha Sauce (Thailand) ...
  5. Sliced Cheese (Italy) ...
  6. Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce (Japan) ...
  7. Garlic and Soy Sauce (China) ...
  8. Canned meat.
Sep 24, 2023

How does Kylie Jenner make her top 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.

What is Kylie Jenner's ramen recipe? ›

✨️recipe incase you wanna try: ✨️cook ramen according to package, save the water. ✨️place noodles in a pan and mix in 1tbls butter, 1tsp garlic powder, 1egg beaten and a bit of the noodle water. mix fully ✨️top with everything bagel seasoning, enjoy 😉 #food #ramen #kyliejenner #fyp.

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? ›

Keeping the broth at a low, rolling boil ensures that the released fat and particulate matter emulsifies in the broth, which makes the broth opaque and creamy.

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