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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coleslaw mix and chopped green onions.

Step 4

Add the cooled toasted ramen mixture to the coleslaw mix.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Let the coleslaw rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a crunchy, refreshing side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1706.2

Total Fat 120.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1890.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.6g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1947.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 30.7%