Here we are with #SundaySupper and it is picnic time again, woohoo!! Summer, don’t you just love it!! I chose to do a Japanese Noodle Salad. This recipe has been around forever but I wanted to update it with adding a bunch more veggies and giving it a face lift with an invigorating dressing!!! This can be easily made ahead and taken on a picnic to enjoy with family and friends. It could be a meal onto itself with a small hot dog or just even a bun. Add in some fresh fruit and you have a picnic, it is as easy as that, when you have a star like this salad!!
The little black sesame seeds add a nice variance in color and taste!! The salad has great crunch from so many of the different veggies, nuts and the noodles. The salad was suppose to have chicken in it but I omitted that right away. I like that it is vegetarian. Have your meat on the side but you can for sure add it back in and it really would be a complete meal. Take nothing more than this big crunchy, delicious salad to munch under a tree for your picnic!!
It is so packed full of goodness, I loved adding in the edamane, one of my favorite Japanese veggies. A bit of a pain to shell but get a hubby or kid in there to help (that is what I did)!!!

Japanese Noodle Salad for Picnic #SundaySupper
A Japanese inspired salad choked full of wonderful veggies!
Ingredients
Dressing
- Ichiban seasoning (the little pouch found in the package with the noodles)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. ginger paste
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Salad
- 1 small cabbage, sliced thinly
- 2 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
- 100 gm. pkg. slivered almonds
- 16 oz. pkg. edamane, cooked and shelled
- 3 cups baby kale
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 pkg. Ichiban noodles, crumbled
Instructions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and then slowly add the oil while whisking until incorporated. Toss all the salad ingredients together and add the dressing and again toss well. You can make the salad and dressing separate and about 1/2 hour prior to serving toss.

Look at this amazing list of recipes for you to enjoy all summer long on all your picnics, I can’t wait to try some!!!
Beverages
- Orange Blossom Iced Tea by girlichef
- Red, White, and Blue Sangria by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Rosemary Nectarine Sparkling Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Best Picnic Wines by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Appetizers
- Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls by Daily Dish Recipes
- Peppadew Dip by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Savory Red, White, and Bleu Truffles by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Mains
- Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche by Mess Makes Food
- London Broil with Caramelized Red Onions by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Waffle Batter Fried Chicken Tenders with Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Sides
- Mushroom and Gruyere Cheesecake by Peaceful Cooking
Salads
- Farro & Walnut Salad by Foxes Love Lemons
- Fruit Tortellini Salad by Jelly Toast
- Gluten Free Potato Salad by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Japanese Noodle Salad by Noshing With The Nolands
- Kale and Quinoa Tabbouli by Healthy. Delicious.
- Lightened Up Macaroni Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mexican 3 Bean Salad by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Old Fashioned Potato Salad by Life Tastes Good
- Orzo Salad with Kale Pesto by Cooking Chat
- Red, White and Blue Fruit and Cheese Salad by Shockingly Delicious
- Vegetable Salad by Magnolia Days
- Watermelon and Feta Salad with Verjus by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Sandwiches and Wraps
- Pan Bagnat by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Panino con la Salamella by Manu’s Menu
Sweets
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Berry Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups {#glutenfree option} by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Cherry Pie Crumb Bars by The Girl In the Little Red Kitchen
- Chocolate Chunk Brownies by What Smells So Good?
- Chocolate Syrup Brownies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies by Alida’s Kitchen
- Flag Cake by Pies and Plots
- Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies by Feed Me, Seymour
- Red, White, and Blue Berry Angel Food Cake Parfaits by Neighborfood
- S’mores Crumb Bars by The Redhead Baker
- Stained Glass Jello with Coconut Milk Panna Cotta by Simply Gourmet
- Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
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Comments & Reviews
The Ninja Baker says
LOVE this salad and look forward to replicating this beauty, Tara =) I imagine the edamame do serve as a lovely soft contrast to the crunchier ramen noodles and veggies…Happy picnicking on Canada Day =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!!
Manu says
Such a beautiful dish Tara! I have been discovering more and more Japanese food lately and this salad sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much for coming over!!
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Beautiful salad with all of my favorite flavors too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Marlene!!
Stacy says
I love crunchy noodle salad but I’ve never made it at home. Must rectify that with your wonderful recipe, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Stacy, I hope you do make it!!
Shannon R says
Yum! I’m going to have to pick up a packet of veg ramen to try this out. I love sesame so I might have to go overboard on that one 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Shannon!!
Liz says
This looks so fabulous, Tara! An updated version of the Asian ramen salad that was the rage years ago!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Liz!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
I love this salad Tara. Such a wonderful change up from your typical picnic salads!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Bobbi!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
My boss used to always make a salad like this when we had company potlucks. I LOVED it. I’m so excited to find a similar recipe!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Courtney, I hope you enjoy this one too!!!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
You and I pack our picnic baskets very similiarly, my friend. I ALWAYS take an Asian noodle salad of some sort! I love that you’ve snuck kale into this one. It looks amazing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Lori, I think I actually need to go get some more of this right now!! Wish I had yours too!!!
Christie says
This is on my to make list, Tara. It looks amazing! #pinned
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Christie!!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts says
Very unique twist! Sounds delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much!!
Shaina says
What a great salad. I love adding edamame to my salads, too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I am going to add edamane to more salads, thanks Shaina!
Martin D. Redmond says
Such an amazing looking salad Tara. And I KNOW it tastes great!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Martin!
[email protected] Tastes Good says
Such a gorgeous dish, Tara!! I love a crunchy salad! Great addition with the edamame! yummmm
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Marion!
Sarah says
Great idea for ramen!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Sarah!
Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva says
This is perfect for Sous Chef! I think I just found my 4th of July salad. Lovely styling too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I hope you enjoy it Christy, Happy 4th of July!!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
Great facelift on a classic salad. I LOVE all the crunch you added!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Betsy!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Have always loved this salad, and look what you have done with it! Magnificent!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Dorothy, we really did enjoy it. Love summer salads!!
Janice @Kitchen Heals Soul says
Pretty sure I’d eat the entire dish if I made this for myself. I am a HUGE noodle salad addict 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Janice, it was very good!!
Aunt Bee says
Tara, this is one fantastic and beautiful salad! <3
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Brandi, you are always so kind!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
The last thing I want at a picnic is a limp, wilted salad. This one, with so much crunch, is perfect!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!!!
Laura Dembowski says
I absolutely love salads like this! Your site looks awesome too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much for the kind words Laura!!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Oh my Tara I really want a big bowl of this right now! I love that you left the chicken out and made it a veggie version!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Serena!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
So colorful, Tara! Love the crunch factor!
Maggie @ The Love Nerds says
This looks so fresh and delicious! I will definitely be giving this a try. Sharing on The Love Nerds FB page tomorrow!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Maggie, I appreciate that!
Laura says
Forget about waiting for the next time we picnic to try this salad, it looks way too good to wait.
Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says
Goodness, what a gorgeous salad. I’ll have to put this one on my summer must-make list!
Alaiyo