Thursday, November 10, 2011

Broccoli Ramen Salad


    
     Colorful and crunchy, with a tangy yet sweet dressing, this easy salad is great with anything from fried chicken to hot dogs. It's perfect for potlucks, tailgates, fall picnics or to accompany a quick sandwich at home for lunch. It's even still delicious the day after it's prepared, when all of the flavors have melded together and the dressing has soaked into the ramen noodles.

     The hardest (ha!) part of the preparation is chopping the onion and smashing the dry noodles into bits (fun!) which makes this ideal for those times when you need something in a hurry. And who doesn't need fast food now and then?

Broccoli Ramen Salad
1 bag Broccoli Slaw Mix (12 oz.) If you can't find this already bagged, it's just a mixture of julienne broccoli stems, julienne carrots and shredded red cabbage
1 pkg. Ramen Noodles (Beef, Chicken or Oriental flavor)
1/2-1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup oil (Canola or light flavored olive)
1/3 cup sugar (up to 1/2 cup if you prefer a sweeter taste)
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced

Break up the ramen noodles (in the bag) and place them in a large bowl with the broccoli slaw mix, almonds, cranberries and onion.
Mix together oil, vinegar, sugar and seasoning packet (optional) from the ramen noodle soup. Pour over the slaw mixture and toss together. If you prefer not to use the seasoning packet, you may want to add some salt. Serve immediately (ultimate crunch!) or refrigerate to serve later.

Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

34 comments:

  1. This is similiar to my favourite coleslaw salad but using the broccoli slaw instead and cranberries how more perfect can it get!

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  2. One of our favorite salads too! Love the fall touch of cranberries.

    I was in your area for the "big" snow. Must admit it was quite lovely in the mix of fall colors.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. My husband love this salad and i haven't made it in a while; I will treat him this weekend with your easy version. Merci.
    Rita

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  4. Yay! A Ramen dish that actually looks tasty!

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  5. Such a delicious and healthy salad! The crunchier the better for me :)

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  6. This is one of my favorite slaws. I could eat it daily. However, I've never put craisins in it - that sounds delicious!

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  7. That salad sounds delicious. I'd really love all the crunch, so I'd enjoy it same day. But the leftovers would be great too!

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  8. I love the sound of this salad! Especially the fact that it doesn't contain mayo...and that it DOES have dried cranberries!

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  9. My mom makes this salad about twice a month in the summer -- we all go crazy for it! I could literally eat it as a meal by itself, I love it so much!

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  10. Oh i wish I had seen this recipe about 2 months ago. I remember we were having some friends over and I wanted to make this but never done it before and didn't have a recipe.I just vaguely remember having it at a party last year. Anyway, the point is i Love this salad with all the crunchiness and flavor and so glad I have the recipe now

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  11. This simple recipe is actually quite new to me...and how interesting it is. The added crunch from the ramen noodle is perfect.
    It seems that I still have so many dishes to discover...thanks Betty ;o)

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  12. I wonder if my little ramen-loving boy would like this. Sounds wonderful :)

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  13. Never had a ramen salad...simple, interesting and tasty!

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  14. I just love this Salad! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and please come back soon.
    Miz Helen

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  15. My grandma makes a salad close to this, but she uses soft cabbage instead of the broccoli slaw...and I love it. I know I'd love this version, too. Saved!!

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  16. I don't think I have had ramen since college, but now I am going to have to get some to make this salad! Sounds wonderful!

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  17. This really sounds delicious. It actually is very good for you as well. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  18. I had this salad at our Thanksgiving potluck last year and it was my favorite dish there. I love the addition of the cranberries and almonds - such great flavors.

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  19. I've made a version of this but without the cranberries, Betty. What a great addition. Everyone always raves about it. A good friend gave me the recipe. Now I'm going to make some additions!

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  20. My mom introduced me to this salad, and I love your shortcut of broccoli slaw! The craisins are another wonderful addition! SO yummy~

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  21. Sounds like a delicious salad. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. I have had something very similar to this at a potluck...and now I have the recipe...perfect! I really enjoyed it the first time. Thank you for sharing another lovely recipe. I hope you have a beautiful week. Love from Austin.

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  23. What a great idea! Love the broken ramen noodles. This is exactly the kind of fall salad I've been craving lately. The flavors sound perfect!

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  24. this is a staple at all our family get-togethers. lovely display, betty!

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  27. what a super salad - love all the ingredients - couldn't be better - yum:)
    Mary x

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  28. i definitely love fast foods. especially when they look this good!

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  29. That is a great looking salad! One that I would totally love to eat :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  30. Yum! I love salads like this. Great recipe!

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  31. I haven't had ramen for ages...so interesting making a salad out of it...looks delicious with broccoli :-)
    Hope you are having a wonderful week Betty!

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  32. What an interesting and delightful mix...such a fun and flavorful recipe :)

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  33. I make this but I brown the broken noodles in butter, and also add peanuts. Sometimes I use raisins. I also like to use red wine vinegar.

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