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# Asian-Influenced Coleslaws
This Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is a Delicious Seasonal Side Dish

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-noodle-salad
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/lindsayhunt/slaw-recipes-to-make-before-summer-is-over) & [lecremedelacrumb](http://lecremedelacrumb.com/2015/07/asian-ramen-noodle-salad.html)

This ramen noodle salad is a [slaw recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-free-coleslaw) you have to try before the summer is over. Created by [Tiffany](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-box-caf) from Creme de la Crumb, the '(Not Your Mama's) Asian Noodle Salad' puts a new twist on a classic recipe with mandarin orange slices, edamame and teriyaki chicken.

This makes it ideal for barbecues, potlucks, parties and casual summer time dinners. The side dish accompanies a wide variety of dishes, regardless if it's also an Asian style meal. So it is much more versatile beyond your standard barbecue get together.

To try this easy to make ramen noodle salad at home, you will need a bag of tri-colored coleslaw without the dressing, a package of non-seasoned ramen noodles (or similar Asian noodles), mandarin oranges, edamame, green onions, almonds and homemade teriyaki sauce.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Versatile Slaw Recipes:** Creating unique twists on classic slaw recipes opens up opportunities for new and customizable side dish options.
- **Asian Fusion Cuisine:** Incorporating Asian flavors and ingredients into traditional dishes allows for innovative and exciting culinary experiences.
- **Homemade Sauces and Dressings:** Developing homemade sauces and dressings provides opportunities to elevate and personalize dishes with unique flavors.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of versatile slaw recipes to meet the demand for customizable and unique side dishes.
- **Restaurants and Catering:** Restaurants and catering businesses can embrace Asian fusion cuisine to offer customers innovative and exciting menu options.
- **Small-scale Manufacturing:** Small-scale manufacturers can tap into the market for homemade sauces and dressings, providing consumers with high-quality and artisanal alternatives to mass-produced options.

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