RAMEN-VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD

Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad image

Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. -Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned

Steps:

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. , 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. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 minutes on each side. , 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 : Calories 865 calories, Fat 53g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.