Handwritten recipe for Noodle Chicken Salad
by: salvagedrecipes

Crunchy Low-Cal Chicken Ramen Salad with Sesame Dressing

Noodle Chicken Salad
This vibrant Lo Cal Chicken Noodle Salad blends the crunch of ramen noodles with a medley of shredded cabbage, green onions, and tender cooked chicken. The dressing, a tangy mix of dry mustard, sesame oil, and a touch of sherry, soaks overnight to infuse every bite with rich umami flavor. It’s a refreshing, low-calorie dish ideal for potlucks, warm weather meals, or as a light but satisfying lunch. The toasted noodle crunch and herbaceous touch of chopped parsley set this salad apart from more traditional mayo-based versions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Marinating time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing:

  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry

For the Salad:

  • 1 pkg ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
  • 3 cups chicken (cooked, shredded or chopped)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 3 cups cabbage (shredded )
  • ¼ cup parsley (chopped )
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Dressing

  • Prepare the ramen noodles according to the instructions on the package. Discard the seasoning packet.
  • Combine the ramen, dry mustard, sesame oil, and dry sherry in a bowl.
  • Stir well and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop.

Step 3: Assemble Salad

  • In a large bowl, mix marinated ramen, cooked chicken, green onions, shredded cabbage, parsley, and cilantro if using.
  • Pour prepared dressing over the mixture and toss to coat.

Tips

  • Toast the ramen noodle pieces lightly in a dry skillet for extra crunch.
  • Add toasted almonds or sunflower seeds for more texture.
  • Swap chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Add mandarin oranges for a sweet, refreshing variation.
  • Use napa cabbage instead of green cabbage for a softer texture.
  • Add a splash of rice vinegar to brighten the dressing.
  • For extra sesame flavor, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding edamame.
  • Substitute sherry with rice wine or apple cider vinegar if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4900IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword chicken salad, crunchy salad, handwritten recipe, light salad, make-ahead salad, ramen noodle salad, vintage recipe
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