Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad (Print)

Vibrant salad with shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, crunchy ramen noodles, and sweet sesame dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
05 - 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles, chicken-flavored, noodles only, crushed
07 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
08 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Dressing

09 - 0.25 cup vegetable oil or toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, carrots, scallions, toasted almonds, crushed ramen noodles, cilantro if using, and toasted sesame seeds.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour prepared dressing over salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch, or allow to rest for 10 minutes if softer noodles are preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes using grocery store staples
  • The sweet and savory dressing keeps you coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • The ramen noodles lose their signature crunch after a few hours, so plan to enjoy this the same day you make it
  • Toast your almonds and sesame seeds in advance, but let them cool completely before adding to the salad
03 -
  • Crush the ramen noodles into different sizes, from tiny shards to larger pieces, for varied texture
  • Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before tossing to let the ginger and garlic bloom
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