Oriental Almond Ramen Cole Slaw
Crunchy, tangy, and nutty, this Oriental Almond Ramen Cole Slaw is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for elevating your side dish game. Featuring a colorful mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions, this recipe brings bold flavor and crunch with toasted ramen noodles, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds. A simple yet irresistible dressing made from olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil ties everything together with a light, savory-sweet zing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a vibrant complement to your favorite Asian-inspired meals. Serve it chilled to allow the flavors to meld, and watch it become the star of your table! Keywords: Oriental salad, ramen cole slaw, crunchy side dish, almond salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
- 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cups Raw almonds, sliced
- 1 pack Instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Break the ramen noodles into small pieces and toast them with the sliced almonds and sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coleslaw mix and chopped green onions.
Add the cooled toasted ramen mixture to the coleslaw mix.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss until evenly coated.
Let the coleslaw rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving.
Serve chilled as a crunchy, refreshing side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1890 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1948 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
