Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing. It’s a quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner, requiring only 20 minutes to prepare and serve!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounce package coleslaw mix
- 1 package chicken flavored ramen
- 2 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained very well
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2-3 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 packet ramen chicken seasoning packet
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix.
- Break the chicken flavored Ramen noodles into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl.
- Include the cooked chicken, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and white sesame seeds. Toss everything together.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, rice vinegar, ramen chicken seasoning packet, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat the ingredients.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, add the almonds just before serving.
Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrients, such as bell peppers or shredded carrots.
This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 36mg