Ramen Noodle Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe
Ramen noodle oriental chicken salad is a fun and flavorful salad recipe. This salad is the perfect summer dinner for the family. Tasty, crunchy, and an easy healthy meal.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4½ Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 4½ Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 2-3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (cooked and shredded)
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2½ ounces 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.
Notes
This great recipe is also incredibly versatile. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and proteins. You can even swap the ramen noodles for another crunchy topping like rice noodles. The possibilities are endless! But wait, there's more! This recipe is not only delicious and easy, but it's also a strong contender for the title of best salad ever. If it's your first time making cold salads, this recipe is a fantastic starting point. A lot of people have found it super easy to follow.
Nutrition
Calories: 653 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 19 g · Fat: 49 g · Saturated Fat: 31 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 32 mg · Sodium: 1439 mg · Potassium: 628 mg · Fiber: 7 g · Sugar: 15 g · Vitamin A: 211 IU · Vitamin C: 57 mg · Calcium: 112 mg · Iron: 3 mg