by Jack Lemmon
"This is a wonderful and crunchy cabbage salad with great texture and color. You can vary the flavor a little by using beef flavored ramen, if you like."
Serving: 5 | Prep: 15 m | Cook: 10 m | Ready in: 45 m
Ingredients
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 ounces toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
Direction
In a small saucepan, cook the vinegar and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, ramen seasoning packet and oil. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the uncooked ramen noodles, broccoli coleslaw mix, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss evenly to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 481 calories
Total Fat: 37.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 472 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28.9 g
Protein: 9.6 g
Chinese Chicken Soup
"This chicken ramen soup is spiced with turmeric, chile paste and ginger, and flavored with soy sauce."
Serving: 8 | Prep: 10 m | Cook: 25 m | Ready in: 35 m
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons chile paste
1 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
1 quart chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Direction
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turmeric, ginger and chile paste in oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, broth, sugar, soy sauce and celery. Bring to a boil, then introduce noodles and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lettuce and remove from heat. Serve garnished with green onions.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 165 calories
Total Fat: 8.5 g
Cholesterol: 43 mg
Sodium: 568 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
Protein: 16.5 g
Chinese Fried Noodles
"This is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe that all will enjoy. Try adding cooked, cubed pork or chicken, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, or any of your favorite vegetables for versatility."
Serving: 6 | Prep: 15 m | Cook: 25 m | Ready in: 40 m
Ingredients
2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental flavored ramen noodles
3 eggs, beaten
vegetable oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
soy sauce
Direction
Boil ramen noodles for 3 minutes, or until softened, without flavor packets. Reserve flavor packets. Drain noodles, and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet. Scramble eggs in a bowl. Cook and stir in hot oil until firm. Set aside.
In a separate skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a separate dish, and set aside. Heat another teaspoon of cooking oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir the carrots, peas, and bell peppers separately in the same manner, setting each aside when done.
Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate skillet or wok. Fry noodles in oil for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, turning regularly. Sprinkle soy sauce, sesame oil, and desired amount of reserved ramen seasoning packets over noodles, and toss to coat. Add vegetables, and continue cooking, turning frequently, for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 161 calories
Total Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 69 mg
Sodium: 294 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 6.9 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Chinese Noodle Salad
"I didn't like this the first few times I tried it but now I love it! It's got a tangy taste and goes well with Chinese food or sandwiches. Leftovers are softer but great as a snack the next day."
Serving: 8 | Prep: 5 m | Cook: 1 m | Ready in: 6 m
Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles with seasoning packet
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Direction
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together vinegar, sugar, and oil. Microwave on high until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Mix well, and set aside to cool.
Crush ramen noodles in the packages. Pour into salad dressing.
In a salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, almonds, and salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 216 calories
Total Fat: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 413 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 24.9 g
Protein: 3 g
Chinese Pasta Salad
"A simple cabbage salad with crunchy ramen noodles."
Serving: 8 | Prep: 20 m | Ready in: 20 m
Ingredients
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles with seasoning packet
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
Direction
In large bowl, combine cabbage, green onion and almonds. Crush ramen noodles and add to bowl with cilantro. Toss.
In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar and contents of ramen noodle seasoning packet. Toss dressing with cabbage mixture. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 188 calories
Total Fat: 13.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 228 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 15.8 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Cinnamon Snack Mix
"Toss together this cute, crunchy and delicious snack mix at your next slumber party! It's so yummy, you may need to make two batches."
Serving: 24 | Prep: 10 m | Cook: 10 m | Ready in: 20 m
Ingredients
5 cups honey graham cereal
3 cups cinnamon-flavored bear-shaped graham cookies
2 cups ramen noodles, crushed
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange juice
Direction
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix honey graham cereal, bear-shaped graham cookies, ramen noodles, almonds, and golden raisins.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and blend in honey and orange juice. Spread over the honey graham cereal mixture, and toss to coat.
Spread mixture onto a large baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 161 calories
Total Fat: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Sodium: 213 mg
Total Carboh
ydrate: 25.4 g
Protein: 2 g
Cloggers Delight Salad
"Crunchy ramen noodle salad with almonds in a vinaigrette. Substitute cashews for variety."
Serving: 10 | Prep: 15 m | Ready in: 15 m
Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodle pasta, crushed
8 ounces cabbage, shredded
4 ounces slivered almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
Direction
In large bowl, combine noodles, shredded cabbage, almonds, sunflower seeds and green onion. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar and sugar. Toss dressing with salad just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 227 calories
Total Fat: 18.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 169 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Crunchy Ramen Coleslaw
"This is a great side dish or salad item. I like to use spicy ramen noodles, for a more zesty flavor! This recipe is even better the next day!"
Serving: 15 | Prep: 10 m | Ready in: 1 h 10 m
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix with carrots
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (any flavor), crushed
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup vinegar
Direction
Put coleslaw mix in a large bowl; add crushed ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds, and green onions. Mix well.
Pour vinegar into a jar and add seasoning packets from ramen noodles; cover jar and shake until seasoning is mixed into vinegar. Pour dressing over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 147 calories
Total Fat: 10.6 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Sodium: 51 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 9.5 g
Protein: 4.7 g
Crunchy Romaine Salad
"A wonderful combination of flavors in this very easy to prepare salad. A ton of crunch comes from ramen noodles, pecans, and romaine lettuce."
Serving: 10 | Prep: 20 m | Cook: 5 m | Ready in: 30 m
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 green onions, chopped
Direction
Combine sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Break ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding flavor packet.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir noodles and pecans until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
Combine noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green onions in a bowl; toss gently. Dress with 1 cup, or more, of dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 393 calories
Total Fat: 29.6 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Sodium: 195 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31.6 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Crunchy Romaine Toss
"This is a great crunchy salad that goes well with spaghetti or steak. The homemade dressing makes it even better!"
Serving: 8 | Prep: 20 m | Cook: 5 m | Ready in: 45 m
Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 (3 ounce) package uncooked ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons soy sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, chopped
Direction
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ramen noodles and walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside until cooled.
Whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine ramen noodle and walnut mixture with lettuce, broccoli, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 557 calories
Total Fat: 43.3 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 247 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Donna Leighs Creamy Broccoli Slaw
"This is addictive. It's a combination of several recipes I've tried with my own tweaks. I've used different ramen noodle flavors. Feel free to experiment based on your tastes."
Serving: 6 | Prep: 20 m | Cook: 5 m | Ready in: 25 m
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1 (3 ounce) package Oriental-flavored ramen noodles, broken into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
Direction
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and ramen noodle seasoning packet in a bowl; chill in refrigerator.
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ramen noodles and almonds until toasted, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Combine ramen noodles, almonds, broccoli coleslaw mix, onion, sunflower seeds, and dressing in a bowl; stir to coat.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 466 calories
Total Fat: 41.4 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 516 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 20.9 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Dorm Room Cheesy Tuna and Noodles
"Cheap, easy, cheesy tuna and noodles for college students on a shoe string budget. If you really wanna dress it up, you can add thinly sliced almonds or sunflower seeds for more flavor and texture. Of course this defeats the purpose of it being cheap and easy, but at least it's more enjoyable."
Serving: 2 | Prep: 2 m | Cook: 5 m | Ready in: 7 m
Ingredients
1 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package any flavor ramen noodles
1 (3 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
2 slices American cheese
Direction
Pour water into a microwave safe bowl, and cook in the microwave until very hot, about 2 minutes at high heat. Add ramen noodles, and microwave 2 minutes more to cook.
Drain and discard water from noodles, then stir in seasoning packet, tuna, and American cheese. Place back into microwave, and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 334 calories
Total Fat: 15.5 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Sodium: 1266 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 27.8 g
Protein: 20.3 g
Easy Broccoli Slaw Salad
"This is a cool, delicious, crunchy, savory and sweet broccoli slaw that will satisfy. Try this instead of coleslaw. Tastes just as good if not better the next day."
Serving: 8 | Prep: 10 m | Ready in: 2 h 10 m
Ingredients
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages chicken ramen noodles, broken
10 ounces broccoli coleslaw mix
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Direction
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets together in a bowl.
Combine broccoli coleslaw mix, broken ramen noodles, almonds, raisins, green onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl; fold in dressing. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 438 calories
Total Fat: 26.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 403 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 47.4 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Easy Chicken Skillet
"Quick and easy stir-fry chicken skillet with ramen noodles for when you don't really feel like cooking, but want something homemade."
