Asian Ramen Noodle Broccoli Slaw

Crisp broccoli slaw and toasted ramen noodles are tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing for a side dish that’s full of crunch and flavor. It’s a fresh twist on traditional slaw and a mighty fine match for grilled meats, barbecue, or your favorite Asian-inspired dishes.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian Inspired

Keyword Asian-ramen-noodle-broccoli-slaw

Prep Time 10

Chill time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

1 3 oz package Ramen noodles (Any flavor)
1 12 oz package broccoli slaw
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 green onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush the ramen noodles, discard the flavor packet. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together the broccoli slaw, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro and sliced green onion.
In a separate bowl whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic salt and garlic powder and black pepper. Whish for 1-2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
Pour over the broccoli slaw. Mix well.
Chill for at least 4 hours and toss with the ramen noodles just before serving.

Notes

Toasted Ramen Noodles - It's well worth the small amount of effort it takes to toast the ramen noodles in the oven. It adds to the nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients. Don't skip it.
Rice Vinegar - You can use white balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar in place of rice wine vinegar.
Peanuts - You could swap out the peanuts using toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or pepita.
Oil - You can use vegetable oil or canola oil for the dressing.
Make-Ahead Tip - I prefer to make the broccoli slaw several hours in advance and then add the toasted ramen noodles just before placing the slaw into a serving bowl. This will ensure that the ramen noodles will maintain their crunchy texture.
Chill Thoroughly - Allow time for the slaw to chill in the fridge prior to serving. Once you add the peanuts allow ample time for the broccoli slaw to chill.

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