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Ramen Noodle Salad

This light and fresh ramen noodle salad recipe features crisp cabbage, shredded chicken, crunchy ramen noodles, and an easy vinaigrette. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 1.5 cups each
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup neutral salad oil* $0.16
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar $0.48
  • 2 Tbsp honey $0.31
  • 2 tsp soy sauce $0.04
  • 1 tsp ground ginger $0.10
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.10
Salad
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage** $2.89
  • 1 carrot $0.09
  • 4 green onions $0.40
  • 1 oz. package instant ramen*** $0.33
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds $1.04
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken**** $2.65

Instructions

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  1. Make the dressing first. Whisk together the salad oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, and toasted sesame oil. Set the dressing aside.
  2. Shred the cabbage as finely as possible. Shred the carrot and slice the green onions. Crush the instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet or save it for another use).
  3. Place the cabbage, carrot, green onion, almonds, crushed ramen noodles, and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over top. Toss the salad until everything is evenly combined and coated in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

  • *Use any light flavored or neutral oil like canola, peanut, sesame (not toasted), light olive oil, or avocado oil. 
  • **You can use Napa cabbage, green cabbage, red cabbage, or even bagged pre-shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots). I used a mix of green and red cabbage to provide a lot of color while staying within budget.
  • used a mix of green and red cabbage to provide a lot of color while staying within budget.
  • ***Ramen noodles are used dry (not boiled) in this recipe to give the salad a lot of delicious crunch!
  • Ramen noodles are used dry (not boiled) in this recipe to give the salad a lot of delicious crunch!
  • ****I use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for this recipe to keep it simple and make the salad extra filling. You can leave the chicken out to make this a lighter side dish if preferred.
  • use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for this recipe to keep it simple and make the salad extra filling. You can leave the chicken out to make this a lighter side dish if preferred.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 16g (25%) Sodium 581mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61.5 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 16g 25%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.