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Southwestern Chicken Ramen Salad
5 from 4 votes

Southwestern Chicken Ramen Salad

A light, healthy and delicious southwest chicken ramen salad that's perfect for picnics, lunches or a make-ahead dinner.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 packages 14 ounces each coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup chicken diced, cooked
  • ½ cup corn kernels frozen, canned, or fresh
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 packages 3 ounces each ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
  • ½ cup almonds toasted, slivered

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Crumble ramen noodles (uncooked) into small crunchy pieces. Discard ramen seasoning packet.
  6. Just before serving, stir in noodles and almonds.

Notes

  • *This dish feeds a very large crowd! If you’re making it for a family dinner or for a smaller group, you can definitely cut the ingredients in half!

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 232mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 21.5mg (24%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 21.5mg 24%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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