Description
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a crunchy and flavorful salad with rotisserie chicken, green cabbage, almonds, sesame seeds, crunchy ramen noodles, and green onions, all tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken Top Ramen noodles, crushed, raw (save flavor packets for dressing if desired)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 head green cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups)
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, canola, or olive)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 chicken-flavored packets from ramen (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is toasted.
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, chicken, green onions, and toasted ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, flavor packets (if using), soy sauce, and sesame seed oil.
- Right before serving, toss half of the dressing into the salad to avoid sogginess. Add more dressing as desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the rotisserie chicken and add tofu or extra vegetables.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- The salad is best served fresh to maintain its crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg