Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. —Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
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4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
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1/2 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 medium carrot, julienned
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side.
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4.
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
1 each: 865 calories, 53g fat (11g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein.
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