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    Home » Salads

    Ramen Noodle Salad, aka Simi Salad

    Aug 14, 2007 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Simi Salad (aka Ramen Noodle Salad) - Andrea Meyers

    When I first had this ramen noodle salad, aka simi salad, in Saipan, I thought it was an island favorite and I asked around for the recipe. Imagine my surprise when I came back to the U.S. years later and learned that the ramen noodle salad was almost ubiquitous. It's still a favorite around our house, and it makes a great salad for summer cookouts since there is no dairy in the dressing. I like to grill Chamorro barbecue chicken and make a pot of red rice to go with it. Brings me right back to those island cook outs.

    I originally made this with seasoned rice vinegar, but I think it also tastes great with apple cider vinegar. You can prepare everything a day ahead and keep in the refrigerator, then stir in the vinaigrette, sesame seeds, and almonds just before serving.

    [Updated June 13, 2012.]

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    Simi Salad (aka Ramen Noodle Salad) - Andrea Meyers
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    Ramen Noodle Salad, aka Simi Salad

    Adapted from my friend Jan Springer in Saipan, CNMI.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: almonds, cabbage, carrots, gluten free, green onions, vegan, vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 181kcal

    Equipment

    • jar with a lid or cruet
    • large bowl with lid
    • food processor with slicing blade (optional)

    Ingredients

    Vinaigrette

    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup olive oil

    Salad

    • 4 cups shredded cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 4 green onions (sliced)
    • ¼ cup slivered almonds (toasted)
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
    • Ramen noodles (or gluten-free option, crumbled, minus the seasoning pouch)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar or cruet and shake well.
    • Put chopped cabbage and green onions together in a large bowl. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
    • Just before serving, pour all of the vinaigrette over the cabbage and onions and toss well. Toss in the sesame seeds and almonds, and sprinkle the crumbled Ramen noodles on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2767IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kalyn says

      August 14, 2007 at 9:15 am

      Everyone makes this type of salad in Utah, sometimes with chicken added. I'm trying to think of what you could use for the ramen noodles that would be made with whole grains, because I don't think I could pass off ramen noodles as being South Beach Diet friendly no matter how hard I tried!

    2. Deborah says

      August 14, 2007 at 10:21 am

      This salad was a family favorite growing up! We would add just a touch of the ramen noodle seasoning to give it a kick - and we called it Chinese Cole Slaw. Now I am craving it!

    3. Prissy says

      August 14, 2007 at 11:44 pm

      We make this too at my house...we simply call it like it sounds...CRUNCHY SALAD! We use the Ramen spice packet too, but I've been anxious to try another seasoning combination that doesn't have as much sodium.

    4. Cris says

      August 15, 2007 at 8:20 pm

      I have a similar recipe from a German friend, and she guaranteed to me it was German, funny, how the recipes go round. I tried it once though when I wrote it down a couple of years ago. This is like a nice reminder to look up my old recipes.

    5. Andrea says

      August 16, 2007 at 1:08 pm

      How funny! I never cease to be amazed at how recipes spread, yet mutate and and get different names in different regions, especially in the days before mass communication. Thanks for sharing your names for this salad!

    6. linda says

      August 18, 2007 at 8:57 am

      Wow, I like your blog. I didn't know where Sapian was and have just checked out the link ! gonna try and make the salad it looks different!
      I am new to blogging, I have just started my food blog, pennypincherspantry in the uk, so I am just looking round the blogs and there are some amazing ones, like yours. Wow!!! I have added you to my blogroll!

      love linda x

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