Best Crunchy Noodle Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
• Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD *AWARD WINNING*

Steps:

• Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.
• Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.
• Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.
• Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve:.
• Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!
• Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.
• NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!
• Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD WITH CABBAGE AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, cabbage, carrots, crunchy noodles and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, water, pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. If the dressing is still too thick you may add more water. Toss the cabbage mixture with the peanut sauce and place on a large platter. Top with extra crunchy noodles and chopped cilantro.

CRUNCHY ASIAN LETTUCE AND NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
• In a large serving bowl combine the lettuce with chopped chicken and green onions.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving mix in the chow mein noodles, orange segments and sesame seeds.
• Mix/whisk the dressing once again then add in about half; toss to combine (serve the remaining dressing on the side).
• Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE AND RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place cole slaw mix in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, honey and ramen seasoning packet, and pour it over the cabbage mix. Toss several times to thoroughly blend ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or several hours, if possible), to allow the flavors to blend.
• 2. With ramen noodles still in its unopened package, twist and turn the package several times (or run a rolling pin across it several times) to crush and break up the ramen noodles into small pieces. Place ramen pieces and almonds in a dry skillet, and place over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or just until lightly browned. Don't let it burn. Set pan aside to let noodles and almonds cool completely.
• 3. Just before serving, fold cooled ramen noodles, almonds, chow mein noodles and green onions into the cabbage mix. Let stand 5 minutes to allow the dressing to soak into the dry noodles a bit.
• 4. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

CRUNCHY ASIAN RAMEN NOODLE SALAD (A.K.A. BASICALLY THE BEST POTLUCK SALAD EVER)

Steps:

• To Make The Salad: (Optional first step: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread the crumbled ramen noodles and sliced almonds out on a baking sheet, and stir a bit to combine. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds and noodles are slightly toasted and golden. Remove baking sheet, and give the mixture a good stir to toss. Then return it to the oven and toast for an additional 3 minutes. Keep a very close eye on the mixture so that it does not burn. Remove and set aside.) Add ingredients (including the vinaigrette) together in a large bowl, and toss until combined. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (This salad is much better eaten the first day, as the noodles lose their "crunch" the longer it sits, and the avocado may brown a bit. Still, it's perfectly edible and enjoyable even after a few days!) To Make The Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together until combined.

CRUNCHY ASIAN RAMEN NOODLE SALAD (A.K.A. BASICALLY THE BEST POTLUCK SALAD EVER) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• To Make The Salad: (Optional first step: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread the crumbled ramen noodles and sliced almonds out on a baking sheet, and stir a bit to combine. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds and noodles are slightly toasted and golden. Remove baking sheet, and give the mixture a good stir to toss. Then return it to the oven and toast for an additional 3 minutes. Keep a very close eye on the mixture so that it does not burn. Remove and set aside.) Add ingredients (including the vinaigrette) together in a large bowl, and toss until combined. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (This salad is much better eaten the first day, as the noodles lose their "crunch" the longer it sits, and the avocado may brown a bit. Still, it's perfectly edible and enjoyable even after a few days!) To Make The Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together until combined.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLE TOPPING

Steps:

• 1. Break noodles in small pieces(discard seasoning packet.) Saute noodles and nuts in butter for 5-6 min. over med. heat until lightly browned.
• 2. Place greens, broccoli,and tomatoes in salad bowl. Toss in noodle/nut combination and dressing.

PEPPER-SHRIMP-AND-NOODLE SALAD WITH CRUNCHY SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and 2 teaspoons water. Whisk in sesame oil and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to combine. Meanwhile, cook noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain; rinse under cold water. Toss with half of dressing.
• Combine remaining 6 tablespoons vegetable oil with garlic in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until garlic is crisp and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels; season with salt.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat. Pat shrimp dry; season lightly with salt and generously with pepper. Add to skillet and cook, turning once, until pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels.
• Divide noodles among bowls. Top with cucumber, radishes, herbs, shrimp, and garlic chips. Serve, with remaining dressing alongside.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt and the pepper, in a medium bowl.
• Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the scallions and the parsley and mix again.

CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLE SALAD - MAKE AHEAD

Steps:

• Mix all veggies, nuts and fruits together.
• Break up DRY noodles (**do not boil) and add to veggie mix before serving.
• Make dressing. Whisk together all the ingredients listed, until sugar dissolves. Set aside if making ahead.
• At this point you can refrigerate overnight.
• Toss with dressing, serve and top with chicken or shrimp, if desired.

CRUNCHY ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together salad ingredients.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
• Mix with tongs or hands and serve on platter.

CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients well. Break up the walnuts & the ramen noodles. In a skillet over med. high heat melt the butter & lightly brown the walnuts with the ramen noodles. Add the sunflower seeds & cook to golden. Drain on paper towels. Let cool. Meanwhile, wash & tear lettuces into a large salad bowl. Cut the bell pepper into thin strips & add to the bowl. Shred or slice the carrot into thin strips & add them to the bowl. Slice the green onions & add them to the bowl. When ready to serve add the dressing & toss well.

CRUNCHY PRAWN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over the noodles to cover, leave for 4 mins, then cool under cold running water. Drain well. Mix the sugar snaps, carrots, spinach, noodles and prawns in a shallow bowl. Mix together the dressing ingredients until the sugar has dissolved, pour over the salad, then toss everything together. Serve straight away.

CRUNCHY PRAWN & NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in boiling water following the pack instructions. Drain and run under cold water until cool, then drain well again. Mix the noodles with the carrots, spring onions, coriander, mint and prawns.
• In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together, pour over the noodle salad and toss well to coat. Store in containers until ready to eat.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove heavy, thick veins from cabbage.
• Shred cabbage and combine with scallions.
• Break noodles, discarding flavor packages.
• melt butter in medium frying pan.
• Add noodles, almonds and Sesame seeds.
• Brown mixture, stirring occasionally.
• Mix all ingredients for salad dressing.
• Add dressing just before serving.
• DO NOT mix with cabbage until you are ready to serve.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3-5 min., until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain. For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 T. sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, perppers and scallions (and any other optional ingredients) in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 T. of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.