This Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad is a light and delicious addition to your summer gatherings. No cooking required and it’s ready in just 10 minutes!
Crunchy ramen noodle salad
Ramen Noodle Salad is the perfect quick side dish for summer! It’s addictively delicious and everyone will want this recipe!
Last night I went to Southern Maine to do the engagement photos of two of our closest friends. We’ve been friends with Rob for about eight years now, My husband and I met him at Target when we were working there in the summer of 2008.
I was sitting in the break room one day and heard him talking about comic books and I turned to him and said, “Hey, you and my boyfriend should be friends”, and the rest is history.
Even though Rob and I are great friends, we’d been waiting for him to find that perfect someone. And after years of waiting, we got Karen, and couldn’t be happier; she totally passes “The Front Porch Test“.
In fact, you guys might recognize Karen since she contributes to this site with fun fashion and pet related stories.
Two years ago, Rob and Karen left Maine and moved to North Carolina to try out life in the South, but they recently moved back home. So yesterday was a reunion and a celebration! We really, really missed them.
Seriously, aren’t these two just adorable? Nothing makes me happier than seeing my friends THIS happy! Afterward, we ordered pizza and had a couple drinks and caught up, it was just what I needed after a crazy and stressful few weeks months years.
When we left and said we’d see them in September, it made me realize that that was only a couple weeks away and I still had a summer salad recipe I hadn’t yet shared with you!
This Crunch Ramen Noodle Salad recipe was shared with me by a friend a couple weeks ago and it is so easy and fast to whip up.
The best part is that you don’t even have to cook the noodles, they’ll soften up after a few minutes thanks to the oil and vinegar!
It’s loaded up with broccoli slaw, craisins, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. It makes for a really great side dish at a summer party or as a light lunch, add chicken too if you want!
How To Make Ramen Noodle Salad:
This recipe is super easy to make, you really just throw all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes. The longer the salad sits, the better the flavor!
More delicious summer recipes!
- Sweet Broccoli Salad
- Sangria Slushies
- Antipasti Pasta Salad
- Strawberry Wine Slushies
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Grape Jelly Icebox Cake
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Watch How to Make this Salad in the Video Below!
This Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad is a light and delicious addition to your summer gatherings. No cooking required and it's ready in just 10 minutes!
- 24 ounces broccoli slaw
- 12 ounces chicken flavor ramen noodles uncooked and broken up
- 1 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- Chopped scallions
- Shredded chicken
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Combine all ingredients, including the seasoning packets from the ramen, in a large bowl and mix until evenly coated.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Love the colors!
Rebecca says
Thanks, Megan!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
This is such a beautiful salad. I love all the colors and textures and since it is so quick and easy to make. . .well this means there are no excuses not to be whipping this up on the regular.
Rebecca says
Exactly, no excuses whatsoever.
Darcey says
Couple of (silly) questions…. You don’t cook the Ramen, right? And do you use the seasoning packets in the Ramen or just the noodles? Thanks!
Rebecca says
Hi Darcey, I’ve updated the recipe to be a little more clear. But you are correct, you don’t cook the noodles and you DO add the seasonings.
Darcey says
Thank you! Your link was shared on FB by the “Real Housemoms” and I was even happier to discover you were a Maine girl too! 🙂
Rebecca says
Hey Darcey, so glad you found me! I’m a Maine girl born and raised and it’s always nice to meet readers from this beautiful state I call home! Don’t be shy!
Sandy says
Have had this salad at dsummer outings but never got the recipe. Thank you.
Rebecca says
You are so welcome, that seems to be a common theme with this recipe!
Jackie says
What is in Broccoli Slaw?
Rebecca says
It’s a mix of broccoli, cabbage, and carrots, I believe. Green Giant sells it as a pre-packages mix.
Kelly says
I just made this and it seems very bitter and “vinegary”. Will it sweeten up as it rests? Should I add more sugar?
Rebecca says
Hi Kelly,
It shouldn’t be super bitter, you’ll definitely get a zing from the vinegar, but it should be slightly sweet too. Definitely try mixing in a few more tablespoons of sugar to see if that helps. What kind of vinegar did you use?
Marla Meridith says
This salad is so going to happen in my world!
Rebecca says
Enjoy it!
Katie says
Can this be refrigerated for a while or should it be served immediately?
Rebecca says
Yes, you can refrigerate it!
Ginger says
Simple and delicious. The hardest part is breaking up the ramen noodles. I’ll be sure to make this one again. Thanks.
Rebecca says
So glad you enjoyed it, Ginger! I usually break the ramen noodles up in the bag with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer and gently pound them until crushed.
Elaine K says
I love this recipe. I did make a change though, I use Zesty Italian salad dressing.
Beth says
This looks like a crunchy, delicious salad! I can’t wait for summer! Relaxing on the pario!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes, it’s perfect for summer!
Sandi says
I am so glad your friends moved back again so you can see them more often 🙂 This salad looks so yum, what a great way to enjoy veggies.
Helena says
Welcome back home and congrats on the reunion! Such a great recipe for a fantastic occasion – cheers!
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says
this looks so fresh and yummy! i love the added crunch and texture from the noodles!
Traci says
Omgosh, I could go for a giant bowl of this salad for lunch today. In fact I would completely devour it in one setting. It’s just my kind of meal. Pinning now!