Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad (Print View)

Vibrant salad with shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, crunchy ramen noodles, and sweet sesame dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
05 - 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - 1 package instant ramen noodles (3 oz), chicken-flavored, noodles only, crushed
07 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

→ Dressing

09 - 0.25 cup vegetable oil or toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, carrots, scallions, toasted almonds, crushed ramen noodles, cilantro if using, and sesame seeds.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine, ensuring all components are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or allow to rest for 10 minutes if a softer noodle texture is preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ramen noodles stay impossibly crunchy while soaking up just enough dressing
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat using a store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • The sweet and savory sesame dressing makes everything taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • The noodles will continue softening the longer the salad sits, so add them right before serving if meal prepping
  • Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant
  • Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken or the salad will have an odd texture
03 -
  • Crush the ramen noodles while still in the package to avoid messy crumbs everywhere
  • Use a mandoline for the cabbage and carrots if you want perfectly thin, uniform shreds
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