Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad (Printable version)

Shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, and crunchy ramen noodles tossed in sweet sesame dressing. Ready in 20 minutes.

# 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 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles, chicken-flavored, noodles only, crushed
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
08 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 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 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Prepared in just 20 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Easy to make using convenient shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • Entirely dairy-free and packed with crisp, colorful vegetables.
  • A versatile dish that works as a main meal or a side salad.
02 -
  • For a deeper flavor profile, use toasted sesame oil instead of vegetable oil as the dressing base.
  • Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to one day, though the noodles will soften over time.
  • This dish contains wheat, soy, and tree nuts; always check labels for potential sesame traces.
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