Asian Ramen Salad with Chicken Recipe
Tossed in a sweet and tangy sesame vinaigrette, this Asian Ramen Salad with Chicken comes together in under 30 minutes, layering crunch, color, and flavor from the first forkful to the last.
Servings: 8
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (3) oz packages of ramen noodles crumbled (no seasoning packet)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 cup fried wonton strips
- 1 head romaine chopped
- 1/2 green cabbage chopped
- 1/2 purple cabbage chopped
- 1 carrot julienned
- 4 small green onions sliced
- 1 chicken breast cooked and sliced
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup honey or agave
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Spread the crumbled ramen noodles, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly toasted and golden brown. Remove and toss with the wontons. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine and toss the romaine, cabbages, carrot, and green onion. Add the chicken and top with the ramen/almond/sesame/wonton mixture.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette, or use a blender to combine. Pour over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
To keep your Asian Salad with Ramen Noodles fresh, STORE each component separately if you're making it ahead. Keep the veggies and chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Store the vinaigrette in a jar and give it a quick shake before using. The toasted noodle mixture should be kept in a sealed bag or container at room temperature so it stays crisp.
Once tossed together, the salad is best eaten immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1 day. Freezing isn’t recommended due to the fresh vegetables. This salad is meant to be served cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1011mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8769IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5mg
