RAMEN CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad image

Provided by Fran Say

Categories Salads

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

DRESSING
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 c sugar
2-3 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
SALAD
1 head of cabbage; shredded
1/2 carrot; peeled and julienned
4-5 green onions; finely chopped
1/4 bunch cilantro; chopped
1 lb chicken; gently boiled and finely shredded
RAMEN MIX
1 Tbsp butter
1 pkg ramen with seasoning packet
1 pkg slivered almonds; 2.25 oz
2-3 Tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Dressing: Make ahead of time - combine ingredients in a bottle, shake very well until sugar dissolves, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Ramen Noodles: Break up the noodles and save the seasoning packet. Set aside.
3. Ramen Mix: Combine ramen mix ingredients and set aside. Melt butter over medium heat in a frying pan. Add the broken up noodles to frying pan. Pour half of the seasoning packet over the noodles and brown, stirring until mixed well. Add slivered almonds and sesame seeds; brown together. Set aside to mix in with salad later.
4. Salad Mix: Toss the salad ingredients together. Add ramen mix. Shake the salad dressing very well so sugar gets dissolved. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss.