Ramen Noodle Salad

Ramen Noodle Salad

from delish.com
45 min
6 servings

How to make the most delicious ramen noodle salad from Delish.com.

Ingredients

  • 2 3-ounce packets chicken-flavored ramen noodles, one seasoning packet reserved
  • 1/2 c. chopped almonds
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, shaved into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
  • 1 10.7-ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 avocado, diced
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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400º with a rack set in the middle. Break up ramen noodles into 1" pieces and mix on a rimmed baking sheet with almonds. Toast until golden, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once. Let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. 

  3. 3

    Add red and green cabbages, green onions, carrot, and sesame seeds. Let sit at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours in the refrigerator, tossing occasionally. 

  4. 4

    Just before serving, fold in Mandarin oranges, avocado, cooled noodles and almonds and toss to combine. 

  5. 5

    Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.