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    Broccoli Ramen Salad

    Published: Aug 22, 2019 / Updated: Mar 9, 2020 / Leave a comment

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    This broccoli ramen salad recipe is something a little different! It's sweet, crunchy, and has a tangy Asian-inspired dressing. The perfect side for family gatherings, BBQs, or potlucks.

    Broccoli ramen noodle salad close-up

    This broccoli ramen slaw recipe originally appeared on The Recipe Critic. I contribute one recipe a month to Alyssa's blog. 

    There's plenty of recipes out there for ramen salads, but I tried to put my own little twist on it. This broccoli slaw with ramen noodles and cranberries is sure to be a hit. 

    Love ramen noodles? Try my Easy Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry or my Beef and Noodles.

    How to make broccoli ramen salad

    1. Make the dressing (I love throwing everything into a jar).
    2. Break up the raw ramen noodles (I just use my hands). 
    3. Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
    4. Toss with the dressing and let it sit for a bit. Depending on how soft you want the noodles, you can let it sit for 15 minutes to a few hours prior to serving. I like having a bit of crunch.

    Pro tip: This is totally optional, but one way to kick up the flavor even more in this salad is to toast the noodles. It's a little more work, but all you need to do is put the crunched up raw noodles into a skillet with a bit of olive oil or butter over medium-low heat. Stir it occasionally, and once they're lightly browned, let them cool prior to adding them to the salad. 

    broccoli ramen slaw in a glass prep bowl

    A few recipe notes:

    • The broccoli slaw is typically found in the same place as the pre-bagged salad mixes in your local grocery store. 
    • Want to add some protein to this salad? Add some cooked/rotisserie chicken!
    • Rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil can be found in the Asian aisle of most major grocery stores. 
    • When making the dressing, feel free to adjust quantities (e.g. add more oil, vinegar, or sugar) depending on personal taste preferences. 
    • This salad serves 8 or so as a side depending on how much people eat. 

    More salad recipes you may like:

    • Simple Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
    • Winter Brussels Sprouts Slaw
    • Pea Salad with Bacon
    • Ranch Chicken Quinoa Salad
    • Apple Slaw Recipe

    Broccoli ramen slaw in a blue salad bowl with salad tongs

    Will you make this easy broccoli ramen noodle salad?

    Questions? Let me know in the comments!

    Broccoli ramen noodle salad close-up

    Broccoli Ramen Salad

    This broccoli ramen salad recipe is something a little different! It's sweet, crunchy, and has a tangy Asian-inspired dressing. The perfect side for family gatherings, BBQs, or potlucks.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian American
    Servings 8
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 (12 ounce) bags broccoli slaw
    • 3 (3.5 ounce) packages ramen noodles flavor packets discarded
    • 3/4 cup roasted cashews
    • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/3 cup chopped scallions

    Dressing:

    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil see note
    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Add the dressing ingredients to a jar and give it a good shake so the sugar dissolves.
    • Using your hands, break the ramen noodles up into smaller pieces. It's ok if some pieces are bigger than others.
    • Add the broccoli slaw, ramen noodles, roasted cashews, dried cranberries, and scallions to a large salad bowl.
    • Give the dressing another shake and pour it over the salad. Toss to coat. I like to give the salad at least 15-20 minutes to let the noodles soften up a bit, but it's up to you how crunchy you want them. You can eat it right away or let them soften up even longer.

    Notes

    • Toasted sesame oil isn't the same thing as regular sesame oil. It has a very distinctive flavor. You can find it in the Asian section of most grocery stores. 
    • If you don't want to use rice vinegar (also found in the Asian section of most grocery stores), try white vinegar or cider vinegar. I'd start with 2 tablespoons and work my way up from there since rice vinegar tends to be a bit more mild.
    Keyword broccoli ramen salad
    Author Natasha Bull
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