Add a little crunch to your plate with this broccoli slaw with ramen noodles recipe. You can make this recipe in about 10 minutes from start to finish. I’ve been making this recipe for years and excited to share it with you.

Lately, I’ve been trying to sneak in more vegetables into my picky eaters meals. After all, we could all use a little extra green veggies in our life.

I remembered this broccoli slaw that my mom would make when I was a kid and decided to give it a try with my own family. Turns out, it was a huge success! The crunch of the ramen noodles combined with the sweet and tangy taste of the dressing was a total hit, they even asked for seconds.

This ramen noodle salad is the perfect thing to bring to cookouts, potlucks, holidays, and more. It’s also an easy recipe to double if you are serving a big crowd.

Try serving it alongside other crunchy salads like this red cabbage slaw, broccoli and cauliflower salad, and pea salad.

Ingredients

The great thing about this simple broccoli slaw recipe is that it’s made easy by using a bag of broccoli slaw. You can certainly make your own, but I have found the bag mixes work great.

• Broccoli slaw – Bagged broccoli slaw can usually be found by the bagged salad section in the grocery store.
• Ramen noodles – I like using the beef flavor but you can substitute with chicken or the soy sauce ramen. Make sure to save the seasoning packet for the dressing.
• Green onions – Adds color and crunch.
• Sunflower kernels – I like using dry roasted sunflower seeds without the shells.
• Oil – You can use a variety of different oil like vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
• Vinegar – I use white vinegar but you can substitute with rice vinegar.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar gives the dressing a hint of sweetness.

Variations and substitutions

One of the things I love about this broccoli slaw with ramen noodles is that it’s very customizable. Here are a few suggestions:

Nuts – If you want to add even more crunch, you can add slivered almonds or even peanuts.

Protein – Make this into a main dish by adding chicken, shrimp, pork, or ground beef.

Slaw – You can substitute the broccoli slaw with a bag of cabbage coleslaw mix.

Vegetables – Try adding in more vegetables like sugar snap peas, red onion, edamame, bell peppers, and more.

How to make broccoli slaw with ramen noodles

I have included some pictures for you to follow along while making this recipe. Scroll to the bottom for the full, printable recipe.

Step one: Break the ramen noodles into small pieces. Combine the broccoli slaw, green onions, sunflower kernels, and ramen noodles in a large bowl.

Step two: In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, and the ramen noodle seasoning packet.

Step three: Pour the broccoli slaw dressing over the salad and toss. Cover and store in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour before serving.

I like letting this slaw sit for at least an hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors really come together and also to let the dressing soak into the ramen noodles.

Heather’s recipe tips

For the best results I recommend following these tips:

• Break up the ramen. Be sure to break up the ramen noodles into small pieces so that it’s easy to eat.
• Mix up the dressing. You can whisk the dressing together or shake it in a Mason jar. Be sure to mix well so that the ingredients combine.
• Easy to double. This recipe can be doubled for a large crowd.

Storage instructions

Store: Keep any leftover broccoli slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 3 days. After that, it starts to get a little soggy. I recommend giving it a good mix before serving.

Made ahead of time: This slaw can be made ahead of time. I recommend storing the dressing separately and toss it in the slaw about an hour before serving.

Common questions

If you make this recipe, it would mean so much if you would leave a comment and rating. You can also tag @foodlovinfamily and #foodlovinfamily on social media so I can see what you made. Enjoy!

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