This ramen noodle salad recipe is filled with crunchy ramen noodles, colorful veggies, and a tangy dressing.It's a delicious cookout side dish! Jeanine Donofrio Phoebe MoorePublished Jun 18, 2026 Jump to recipe Who else grew up eating ramen noodle salad at potlucks and cookouts? This recipe is my updated take on the nostalgic summer side dish.It stars crisp veggies, juicy orange segments, a sweet and tangy vinaigrette, and the best part: a crunchy mix of toasted ramen noodles, nuts, and sesame seeds.I’ve made this ramen noodle salad recipe for a few BBQs already this summer, and it’s always been the first side dish to disappear.

I hope you try it for a gathering soon—I promise it’ll be a hit!Why You’ll Love This Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe It has three kinds of crunch. I love the combination of the crunchy cabbage and carrots with the delicate toasted ramen noodles and the heartier nuts and seeds.It makes this salad so fun to eat! It’s packed with flavor, thanks to a homemade sesame orange dressing (no seasoning packet here).Green onions and cilantro add delicious fresh flavor too.

You can make it ahead.This is a great recipe to make ahead for cookouts.You can toss together the colorful base up to a day in advance.

Just wait to add the ramen noodles until the last minute! Ramen Noodle Salad IngredientsHere’s what you’ll need to make this ramen noodle salad recipe: Instant ramen noodles, of course! In grocery stores, you’ll find two types of i

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