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Best Sesame Ramen Noodle Salad for a Refreshingly Light Meal

This Sesame Ramen Noodle Salad is a delightful and customizable dish, perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil Substitute with canola or light olive oil if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce Provides saltiness without overpowering.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Enhances nutty flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Powder Adds warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional; adjust based on heat preference.
Salad
  • 1 package Instant Ramen Noodles Discard seasoning packets.
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Adds freshness.
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced thinly.
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Adds nutrients.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Baby Bella or White Button, added raw.
  • 1/2 cup Seaweed Chips Cut into strips or crumbled.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Garnish.
  • 1 cup Crunchy Noodles Sprinkle on top just before serving.
  • 1 cup Roasted Edamame Adds protein and crunch.
  • Other Topping Options Bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, radishes, cashews, peanuts, and wonton strips.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar
  • Colander
  • pot

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger powder, and crushed red pepper in a jar or bowl. Whisk until blended, then slowly drizzle in avocado oil while whisking until emulsified.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool.
Dress the Noodles
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss warm noodles with 4 tablespoons of prepared dressing until evenly coated.
Chill the Noodles
  1. Let dressed noodles cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Portion noodles into bowls and top with cherry tomatoes, corn, spinach, green onions, seaweed, mushrooms, and edamame. Drizzle with extra dressing.
Add Crunchy Toppings
  1. Sprinkle sesame seeds and crunchy noodles over the salad before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, store toppings separately from the noodles and dressing to maintain freshness.

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