Waikiki Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Waikiki Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles; 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed & cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 small carrot, peeled & shredded; 12 medium cucumber, halved, seeded and cut crosswise into thin slices; 12 small red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple; ¼ cup teriyaki marinade or ¼ cup teriyaki sauce; 4 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons oriental sesame oil; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

3 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed & cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small carrot, peeled & shredded
12 medium cucumber, halved, seeded and cut crosswise into thin slices
12 small red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
¼ cup teriyaki marinade or ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons oriental sesame oil
¾ teaspoon garlic powder

1
Break noodle blocks into quarters; discard soup packets (or save for stock).
2
Cook noodles in 2 quarts boiling water for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
3
Rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly.
4
Place noodles in a large bowl; toss with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
5
Place snow peas in bowl, bring 1 cup water to boil, pour over snow peas and let stand for 30 seconds.
6
Drain, cool under cold water and drain thoroughly.
7
Add snow peas, carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper to noodles.
8
Cover and refrigerate.
9
Reserve 2 tablespoons juice from crushed pineapple, drain thoroughly.
10
Combine reserved juice, teriyaki, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
11
Pour dressing over noodle mixture, along with drained pineapple.
12
Mix well to coat all ingredients well and chill.

455

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed & cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 small carrot, peeled & shredded, and more.

Yes, Waikiki Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Waikiki Noodle Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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