Description
Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and ramen noodles tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. It’s a quick, healthy, and customizable meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 package (3 oz) ramen noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
For the dressing:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, broken ramen noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, red bell pepper, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds until evenly mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Use tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together until all ingredients are well-coated.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra sesame seeds or almonds for added texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Add a spicy kick by incorporating sriracha or chili oil into the dressing.
- For additional crunch, add snap peas or water chestnuts.
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro or mint for a refreshing twist.
- To make the salad gluten-free, swap regular ramen noodles for gluten-free ramen noodles.
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Main Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
