Chilled Chicken Ramen Salad with Tangy Dressing
Indulge in this Chilled Chicken Ramen Salad, a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for warm days or casual gatherings. With tender chicken tenders, crisp veggies, and soft, slurp-worthy ramen noodles, this salad bursts with flavor and texture in every bite. Tossed together in a zesty sauce made with rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, it can be served as a light meal or a delightful side dish. Feel free to customize it with your favorite proteins and seasonal vegetables for a unique twist every time – the possibilities are endless!
4
Servings
125
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ramen noodles
12 ounces (cooked according to package directions)
Chicken tenders
1 lb (cubed)
Coleslaw mix
2 cups (ready to use)
Carrot
1 (diced)
Celery
1 stalk (diced)
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup (for dressing)
Oil
2 tablespoons (for sautéing chicken)
Rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup (for dressing)
Low sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons (for dressing)
Brown sugar
2 tablespoons (for dressing)
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (for dressing)
Instructions
1
In a sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken tenders and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ramen noodles, coleslaw mix, diced carrot, and diced celery. Toss the ingredients together to blend them well.
3
Add the slightly cooled, cooked chicken to the mixed salad and gently fold until evenly distributed.
4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated.
6
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill.
7
Serve cold and enjoy your refreshing chicken ramen salad!
Nutrition Information
5.5g
Fat
16.25g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilled Chicken Ramen Salad?
It is a refreshing dish featuring tender chicken tenders, crisp vegetables, and ramen noodles tossed in a zesty rice wine vinegar and soy sauce dressing.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
How long should the chicken be cooked?
The cubed chicken tenders should be cooked in a sauté pan for about 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
What type of chicken is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of chicken tenders, cubed.
Can I customize the protein in this salad?
Yes, you can feel free to customize it with your favorite proteins for a unique twist.
What vegetables are included in the salad?
The salad includes coleslaw mix, a diced carrot, and a diced celery stalk.
What is the base of the tangy dressing?
The dressing is made from vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
How long must the salad be refrigerated?
The salad should be covered and refrigerated for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the dish to chill.
Should this ramen salad be served hot or cold?
This dish is intended to be served cold as a refreshing salad.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 125 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this dish?
Each serving contains 5.5g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 16.25g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving provides 6g of protein.
What kind of noodles are used?
The recipe uses 12 ounces of ramen noodles.
How should the ramen noodles be prepared?
The noodles should be cooked according to the package directions before being added to the salad.
What type of vinegar is used for the dressing?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of rice wine vinegar.
Is this dish considered a side or a main?
It can be served as either a light meal or a delightful side dish.
What is the sugar content source for the dressing?
The dressing uses 2 tablespoons of brown sugar for sweetness.
Does the recipe use regular or low sodium soy sauce?
It specifies 4 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce.
How much garlic powder is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Is the coleslaw mix used fresh?
Yes, the recipe uses 2 cups of ready-to-use coleslaw mix.
How should the carrot and celery be prepared?
Both the carrot and the celery stalk should be diced.
What oil is used for sautéing the chicken?
2 tablespoons of oil are used specifically for sautéing the chicken.
How much oil is needed for the dressing?
The dressing requires 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
Is this recipe suitable for warm days?
Yes, it is described as a refreshing dish perfect for warm days or casual gatherings.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cold salad, ramen noodles, light meal, chicken salad, summer dish, quick recipe, side dish, and veggie loaded.
Under what category is this recipe filed?
The recipe is categorized under Meat.
Can I add seasonal vegetables?
Yes, the recipe encourages adding seasonal vegetables for a unique twist.
Is this a quick recipe to prepare?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick recipe, with the chicken only taking 5-7 minutes to cook.
What is the first step in making the salad?
The first step is to heat oil in a sauté pan and cook the cubed chicken until browned.