**Introducing the Zesty Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad and Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Twist to Your Salad Routine**
In the realm of salads, we often find ourselves confined to the classic combination of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. But what if we ventured beyond these familiar ingredients and discovered a salad that tantalizes our taste buds with unexpected flavors and textures? Enter the Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad and Cucumber Salad, two culinary creations that will redefine your perception of salads.
The Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring succulent chicken, crunchy ramen noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together. Its unique combination of ingredients creates a delightful contrast that keeps you coming back for more.
The Cucumber Salad, on the other hand, offers a refreshing and light alternative with its cool, crisp cucumbers, tangy dressing, and a hint of sweetness. It serves as a perfect accompaniment to the Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack or side dish.
Together, these two salads present a delightful culinary experience that will elevate your salad game to new heights. So, prepare your taste buds for a journey of flavors and textures as we delve into the recipes for the Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad and Cucumber Salad.
ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES
This is a salad that even non-cabbage eaters love. It is nice and crunchy with great flavor. I once took it to a potluck in my apartment complex and then had to put the recipe up on the bulletin board because everyone wanted the recipe!
Provided by -Tulip-
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare dressing and set aside.
- Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
- Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
- If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
- Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
- Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
- Add dressing and stir to coat.
- I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
- If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
- Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
- If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
- If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.
BEST RAMEN NOODLE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Steps:
- Crush or break apart the Ramen noodles and reserve the seasoning packet for the salad dressing.
- Heat the 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet on medium-high heat and toast the seeds and almonds until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, shredded cabbage, green onions, noodle pieces, seeds, and almonds.
- In a small or medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Serve as a main dish or side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 13 g, Sodium 182 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAMEN-VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD
Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. -Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning packet for another use). In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the noodles, almonds and sesame seeds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, arrange the cabbage, red pepper, onions and carrot on 2 serving plates. Slice chicken; place on salad. Top with noodle mixture; drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Fat 53g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN RAMEN SALAD
I love this chicken ramen salad because it's a complete meal in one bowl. Everyone loves when it's on the table-that's a reaction that doesn't happen every night, so I appreciate the kudos when I get them! -Karen Carlson, Alameda, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add ramen noodles; cook and stir until toasted, 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk oils, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce until blended; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Place chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes on each side. Cool slightly and chop into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and cilantro. Layer coleslaw mixture, peas, chicken, carrots, salad greens, noodles and green onions in an 8- to 10-qt. dish. Sprinkle with bacon; serve with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
RAMEN NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD
A light chicken salad recipe.
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan; add noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Drain.
- Mix peanut oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl.
- Toss dressing with chicken, noodles, and green onions. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 57.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1075.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
THE OTHER RAMEN NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD
Sick and tired of the same old Ramen noodle chicken salad? This one is very different - it contains fruit and no cabbage. This does not keep long, so plan to eat this the same day. Adapted from Best of the Best from Colorado.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles without adding the seasonings or oil that come with the package (reserve those), otherwise following the package directions.
- Rinse cooked noodles with cold water until cold and drain well.
- Add the oil from the noodle package (or drizzle with 1-2 tsp sesame oil if your doesn't come with oil).
- Be careful- sometimes the oil that comes with the ramen is hot chili oil; if so use sesame oil instead.
- Chill noodles while preparing the dressing.
- Mix together lemon juice, canola oil, the dry seasoning packet from the Ramen soup, and the sugar.
- Mix together the chilled noodles, fruit, chives, and chicken.
- Add dressing and toss to coat.
- Stir in nuts or just sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 532.5, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 18.7
GARLICKY INSTANT RAMEN NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
The perfect summer picnic dish. Once the chicken is grilled and sliced, the noodle salad comes together in less than a minute.
Provided by Leela Punyaratabandhu
Categories Chicken Garlic Cilantro Soy Sauce Pepper Chile Pepper Vinegar Noodle Green Onion/Scallion Lettuce Peanut Lunch Dinner Summer Grill/Barbecue Salad Backyard BBQ Dairy Free Picnic
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Chicken
- Place chicken in a medium bowl. Process garlic, cilantro roots, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, pepper, and salt in a small food processor until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, scrape marinade into bowl with chicken and mix well. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
- Dressing
- Place chiles, vinegar, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a small glass jar; cover and shake to combine. Do ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature.
- Garlic
- Cook garlic and oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until garlic begins to turn light brown around the edges, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is medium brown and crisp, about 1 minute more. Immediately strain oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small heatproof bowl. Let cool. Do ahead: Garlic can be cooked 1 day ahead. Transfer garlic oil and crispy garlic to separate airtight containers and store at room temperature.
- Noodles and Assembly
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return noodles to pot. Pour in lukewarm water to cover and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to release as much starch from noodles as possible. Drain and repeat until water is clear. Drain well, shaking off excess moisture. Transfer noodles to a large bowl, pour in garlic oil, and toss to coat.
- Prepare a grill for high heat; lightly oil grate. Grill chicken until lightly charred on both sides and an instant read-thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°, 8-10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Add dressing to noodles and toss well to coat. Taste and add more fish sauce and/or vinegar if needed; noodles should be salty and sour with sweetness trailing behind. Add scallions, lettuce, cilantro, salt, half of peanuts, and half of crispy garlic and toss to combine.
- Transfer noodles to a platter and arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle crispy garlic and remaining peanuts over. Do ahead: Noodles can be cooked and dressed with oil 6 hours ahead. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
TOP RAMEN® SALAD
This light and crunchy salad is excellent with BBQ chicken. This recipe is from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years.
Provided by Nicole Burnham
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds onto a baking sheet.
- Bake noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds in the preheated oven until fragrant and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Combine coleslaw mix and green onions in a large bowl. Pour cooled noodle mixture over the top.
- Whisk olive oil, reserved ramen seasoning packets, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 323.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken. You want it to be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Use a variety of textures in your salad. This will make it more interesting to eat. Try using a combination of crispy, crunchy, and soft ingredients.
- Be creative with your dressing. You can use a traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, or try something different, like a vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing.
- Make sure your salad is well-chilled before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
The recipes in this article are a great way to enjoy ramen noodles in a new and delicious way. With a little creativity, you can create a salad that is both healthy and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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