Ramen Noodle Salad with Coleslaw Mix Recipe

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This ramen noodle salad with coleslaw mix is light and crunchy, loaded with vegetables, and so easy to meal prep and make ahead. It’s a quick and fantastic no-cook recipe that anyone can make!

This crunchy, vibrant salad is great for a light lunch, or a side dish with dinner.

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This coleslaw ramen noodle salad is the perfect meal prep lunch! I love meal prepping: cooking large batch recipes on the weekend so I can enjoy easy meals throughout the week. You can browse through all our meal prep recipes just like this one.

Salads can sometimes be difficult to meal prep because lettuce and spinach tends to wilt in the fridge over time, especially once dressing is added. But this simple ramen noodle salad with hearty cabbage really stands up to meal prep.

It’s made with veggies like cabbage and carrots, and actually tastes better after a day or two in the fridge! So make ahead, and enjoy within a day or two.

Why This Recipe Works

It has a great texture, with lots of crunch!
The dressing is bright and fresh, with lime juice, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil.
It’s loaded with vegetables, like coleslaw mix.
It’s ready i just 15 minutes, and easy to double!
This ramen noodle salad with coleslaw mix is easy to meal prep or make ahead of time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients for coleslaw ramen noodle salad like rice vinegar lime juice ramen noodles toasted sesame oil and green onions.

Ramen Noodles: I love crunching up the packets of noodles in noodle soup mix. They have a great texture in this salad! You can use any variety of ramen noodles you would normally eat (use a vegan or gluten free version, if needed).
Coleslaw Mix – I used a traditional cabbage/carrot mix, but use any flavor you prefer!
Lightly Salted Peanuts: for a yummy, nutty crunch!
Toasted Sesame Oil: The sesame oil gives the perfect flavor to the dressing in this dish. Toasted sesame oil is traditional in a lot of Asian dishes, and will give your noodles the perfect flavor.
Rice vinegar: I love this sweet & tangy rice vinegar, I always keep this seasoned vinegar stocked in my pantry for dressings and salads.
Maple Syrup
Sesame Seeds – I love adding a handful of these sesame seeds to finish off this salad recipe! These seeds add a nice crunch and light flavor to the ramen.

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

An Easy No-Cook Recipe

This no-cook coleslaw mix ramen salad is a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I don’t want the stove on, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook. I have a whole collection of recipes that require zero cooking, check them out here! This ramen salad comes together in about 15 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make.

Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a tasty meal ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!

How To Make This Recipe

coleslaw mix with carrots and cabbage in a large mixing bowl for a salad.

Step 1: To a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix.

how to crush ramen noodles for salad with coleslaw.

Step 2: Crush the dry ramen noodles into small, bite-sized pieces. Add them into the bowl with the coleslaw mix.

a mason jar being filled with ramen salad dressing ingredients like maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, and olive oil.

Step 3: To a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients, and shake well to combine.

coleslaw ramen salad dressing being poured over the salad.

Step 4: Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.

green onions added to a coleslaw ramen noodle salad.

Step 5: To the salad, add the sliced green onions.

peanuts and sesame seeds being added to a coleslaw salad with crushed ramen noodles.

Step 6: Top with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds, toss and serve!

Recipe FAQs and Tips

How long does ramen noodle salad last?

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The noodles will soften after the salad is mixed as they absorb the dressing, so they will not be as crunchy as when you first make the salad.

What does ramen noodle salad taste like?

It’s sweet, tangy, and easy to make! This bright and crunchy salad is an inexpensive and easy side dish or lunch option – it has a lime and sesame dressing, which is tossed with plain ramen noodles and coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots.

Is ramen noodle salad spicy?

This recipe doesn’t have added heat, so it is not spicy. If you want a spicy version, you can garnish with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.

Pro Tips

When crushing the ramen noodles, make sure they are roughly the same size and can be enjoyed in bite-sized peices. You don’t want them too big or small for this salad.
Use any flavor or variety of ramen noodles you prefer! You can use a vegan or gluten free version, if desired or needed.
If making this recipe ahead of time, mix the coleslaw dressing first (do not add the ramen noodles). and refrigerate. Before serving toss with the crushed ramen noodles, and toss well to combine.

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