Chicken Salad with Ramen Noodles
Makes:
8 servings
Use up a large head of cabbage from the farmers' market or grocery store with this recipe. The bell pepper and green onions bring a variety of flavors while the chicken and peanuts add protein.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 ounces) Ramen noodles (any flavor)
- 1 cup red or green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup scallions, minced
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 2 cooked chicken breast, chilled and cut into cubes
- 8 cups cabbage, shredded (or cabbage salad mix)
- Salad Dressing:
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1/2 cup vinegar, rice or white wine
- 1 teaspoon Ramen noodle flavor packet
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Break up noodles. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add peppers, scallions, unsalted peanuts, and other vegetables if you like. Add cooked chicken and cabbage.
- In a small bowl make dressing with sugar, vinegar, olive oil, and flavor packet. Stir well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and combine. Sprinkle noodles on top.
- Serve cold.
Notes
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