Crunchy Cabbage and Ramen Slaw
The first time I discovered ramen noodle salad was a culinary revelation. (Yes, those 99-cent ramen noodles.) It was sweet, tangy, and crunchy all at the same time, and it was a far cry from the creamy Southern slaws of my youth. Needless to say, I was hooked.
I didn’t get my first taste of ramen noodle salad until a few years ago, but apparently it has been appearing at church potlucks and picnics for quite some time. Who knew?! (Apparently not me.) I have made up for lost time, however, by serving it at plenty of outdoor barbecues and spontaneous gatherings. It never fails to please a crowd and there are rarely ever leftovers. Even ramen snobs go back for seconds, and that’s impressive enough for me.
There are hundreds of variations of this recipe floating around the internet, but this is the recipe I have whittled down to my fit my preferences. Feel free to experiment with quantities and flavors to your own liking — this recipe is very forgiving. My only real caveat: make double!
Crunchy Cabbage & Ramen Noodle Salad
Serves 4 to 6
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
Recipe Notes
- I tested with a store-bought rainbow slaw mix consisting of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and cabbage. You can substitute 5 cups of chopped fresh vegetables if you prefer not to use a pre-shredded mix
(This recipe was originally developed for The Kitchn)
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This is one of my fave recipes for any event – tailgating, Bible study luncheon, boating trip; etc! I love your addition of the honey in the ingredients… can’t wait to try this version!
I’ll have to try this one soon! Slaw is my fav side.