Grilled Ramen Noodle Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A refreshing noodle salad featuring grilled ramen noodles tossed in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fresh ramen noodles, vegetable oil, red cabbage, shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fresh ramen noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz fresh ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Toss the cooled noodles with 2 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Spread the noodles out on a sheet of foil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until slightly crispy and smoky. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Add grilled noodles, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 3 sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly in the dressing.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving chilled or at room temperature.