Chicken Ramen Salad
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen
Chicken Ramen Salad
Yield 4 servings
Double this recipe for a party; it’s easily made ahead. To speed things up, substitute Salad Girl’s Toasted Sesame Ginger Fresh Organic Vinaigrette for the vinaigrette recipe here.
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- Generous pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons dark sesame oil
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (red, Napa, or green, or use a mix)
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 6 scallions, whites and pale greens thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked ramen or soba noodles
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ginger, mustard, honey, pepper, salt, and vegetable oil. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots, scallions, noodles, chicken, mint, and most of the cilantro, and toss in the vinaigrette. Serve garnished with additional cilantro.