Spicy Top Ramen Noodle Salad

4.86 from 7 votes

Spicy Top Ramen Noodle Salad

Spicy Top Ramen Noodle Salad offers a southern twist on the classic salad with jalapenos, chipotle chile pepper, and pepitas and a zesty homemade Jalapeno Vinaigrette.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ramen coleslaw, top ramen salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Christina Koncker

Ingredients

1 package pre-shredded coleslaw mix
2 packages ramen noodles*
1 cup pepitas **toasted or untoasted
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced

Zesty Jalapeno Vinaigrette

2-3 jalapenos, diced, seeds removed
½ cup canola oil
⅓ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Add 2-3 diced jalapenos, ½ cup canola oil, ⅓ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper to a food processor and process for 30 - 40 seconds.
2-3 jalapenos, diced, seeds removed, ½ cup canola oil, ⅓ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
Put both packages of ramen noodles into a gallon-size bag and remove as much air as you can. Use a rolling pin to crush the noodles into smaller pieces.
2 packages ramen noodles*
Dump the crushed ramen, coleslaw mix, pepitas, and sliced green onion into a large bowl.
1 package pre-shredded coleslaw mix, 1 cup pepitas, 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced, 2 packages ramen noodles*
Pour all of the dressing over the coleslaw mix and stir until combined.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. This allows enough time for the ramen noodles to soften but still retain some crunch.
Add a few dashes of salt and pepper right before serving, to taste. This salad is best eaten within 24 hours.
Salt and pepper

Notes

*The flavor of the Ramen doesn’t matter, as this recipe doesn’t call for the use of the seasoning packets. If you’d like you can certainly add a seasoning packet to the dressing. I’ve made it with just one packet and without and both versions were good.

**Add pepitas to a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. You just want to gently heat them. Let cool before adding to the Spicy Top Ramen Salad.

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