Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring shredded cabbage, tender rotisserie chicken, and crunchy ramen noodles with 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 instant ramen noodles (3 oz), chicken-flavored, noodles only, crushed
07 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

→ 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 bowl, combine shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, carrots, scallions, toasted almonds, crushed ramen noodles, cilantro if using, and sesame seeds.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
04 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let sit for 10 minutes if softer noodles are preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ramen noodles stay impossibly crunchy, turning an ordinary salad into something people cant stop eating
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes using a store bought rotisserie chicken, making busy weeknights feel fancy
02 -
  • The ramen noodles will continue softening as they sit in the dressing, so this salad is best served the same day its made
  • Adding sliced radishes or snap peas right before serving keeps them crisp and colorful
03 -
  • Crush the ramen noodles while still in the package for less mess and more controlled pieces
  • Toast your almonds and sesame seeds together in the same pan to save time and cleaning
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