The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad
Say hello to your new favorite twist on a classic salad with "The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad"! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp shredded cabbage, and vibrant julienned carrots with the satisfying crunch of toasted ramen noodles and slivered almonds. Tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing infused with hints of garlic, ginger, and honey, this salad is a delightful balance of savory and sweet with a playful, texture-packed bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and easy dish for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing potluck staple. Serve it fresh for maximum crunch or let the flavors meld to enjoy a bright, satisfying chicken salad with a creative twist! Keywords: Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad, crunchy chicken salad, sesame soy dressing, quick salad recipes, potluck salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 pack ramen noodles (uncooked), crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the chicken breast if not already done. Shred the cooked chicken and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small bite-sized pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Add the shredded chicken to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, tossing everything gently to coat evenly.
Add the toasted ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and toasted sesame seeds to the salad, gently mixing to combine.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3743 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 191.2 g | 382% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4127 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
