One of my favorite things about summer barbecues is the side dishes! This recipe is a family favorite we have loved for years. You could even serve this as a main dish if you were wanting a light, refreshing salad!
2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1 head cabbage (chopped)
1 bunch green onions (finely chopped)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2.5 ounce) package slivered almonds
2 packages Top Ramen noodles (crushed into small pieces)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and store in fridge until before serving.
In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cabbage and sunflower seeds; set aside. In a pan over medium heat, warm up vegetable oil. Add Top Ramen noodles (without flavor packets) and cook until slightly brown. Add slivered almonds to the ramen and continue stirring over heat until golden brown. Once cool, add ramen mixture to the chicken/cabbage mixture and stir to combine.
Add dressing that you set aside and toss to coat before serving to avoid the noodles getting soggy.
I had this so many summers ago when I was still single and FELL. IN. LOVE. And then I got married. And then I had kids. And could I find the recipe? NOOOOO! So thank you for posting this. It's one of my all time favorite summer salads and something even my kids will enjoy!!!
I'm a senior and sometimes have trouble standing for long periods of time. The last time I made a recipe that called for chopped cabbage, I bought a bag of slaw mix and chopped that. Much faster and easier for an old lady! Teehee!
I make this salad with Napa cabbage. I toast Chicken flavored ramen noodles and almonds in a skillet with melted butter and the included packet of chicken flavoring. This is sooo yummy. It always gets eaten when I take it to picnics
Here are a few ideas you could serve with this oriental chicken salad:
Parmesan Knots - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/10/easy-parmesan-knots-recipe.html
Grape Salad - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2014/12/grape-salad-recipe.html
Fresh veggies and Dill Dip - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/03/vegetable-dill-dip.html
One recipe said to slightly cook my noodles then drain ? & add celery.. Any suggestions? Also do i just dump my seasoning into the skillit w/ the noodles & veg. oil. Or add to the whole mix?
I made this yesterday and was disappointed in the dressing. It was very bland and I had even added one the seasoning packets, as suggested by others.
I will search for another dressing with more flavor.
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