Description

Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken with crisp cabbage, crunchy ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and a tangy Asian-style dressing. It’s a fresh, satisfying salad perfect for potlucks, lunches, or light dinners.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded rotisserie or grilled)

4 cups Napa or green cabbage, finely chopped (or coleslaw mix)

1 cup shredded carrots (optional, if not in coleslaw mix)

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 package uncooked ramen noodles, crushed (seasoning discarded)

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil (for toasting)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter for added depth

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Instructions

In a bowl or jar, whisk together dressing ingredients: vegetable oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add crushed ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. Toast until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, chicken, carrots (if using), and green onions.
Pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Add the toasted ramen mixture, reserving some for topping. Toss lightly again.
Top with remaining toasted noodles and serve immediately.

Notes

For convenience, use coleslaw mix instead of chopping fresh cabbage.
Add mandarin oranges, edamame, or bell peppers for variety and extra crunch.
To keep crunchy texture, store toasted ramen mix separately if preparing ahead.
Nut-free version: omit almonds and increase sesame seeds or use sunflower seeds.
Dressing can be adjusted with chili-garlic sauce or hoisin for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Tossing
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 35mg