Salad season is here! Here’s some more delicious summer salads you may enjoy: Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad, Creamy Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Salad, or this Summer Cobb Salad.
Broccoli Ramen Salad
Hi! Natasha here from Salt & Lavender bringing you this tasty broccoli ramen slaw – the perfect Asian-inspired salad. This salad is probably a bit different than the ones you typically make, but it’s sure to be a hit at summer gatherings. When I was a kid, the “cool” thing we did during recess at school for a while was to eat raw ramen noodles mixed with the flavor packets. Looking back, it seems kinda ridiculous (and soo salty LOL), but this salad takes me back to those carefree days. This salad is more sophisticated and definitely more of a crowd-pleaser! To make this salad extra special, I added dried cranberries and roasted cashews for great texture and a fabulous burst of flavor.
How to make broccoli ramen salad
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. 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.
More ramen noodle recipes you may like:
Easy Homemade Ramen Asian Edamame Ramen Salad
