This light and fresh ramen noodle salad recipe features crisp cabbage, shredded chicken, crunchy ramen noodles, and an easy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
1/4 cup neutral salad oil ($0.16*)
1/4 cup rice vinegar ($0.48)
2 Tbsp honey ($0.31)
2 tsp soy sauce ($0.04)
1 tsp ground ginger ($0.10)
1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.10)
6 cups shredded cabbage ($2.89**)
1 carrot ($0.09)
4 green onions ($0.40)
1 3oz. package instant ramen ($0.33***)
1/4 cup sliced almonds ($1.04)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ($2.65****)
Instructions
1Make the dressing first. Whisk together the salad oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, and toasted sesame oil. Set the dressing aside.
2Shred the cabbage as finely as possible. Shred the carrot and slice the green onions. Crush the instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet or save it for another use).
3Place the cabbage, carrot, green onion, almonds, crushed ramen noodles, and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over top. Toss the salad until everything is evenly combined and coated in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.