Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and crushed ramen noodles coated in a honey-sesame dressing for the perfect crunch.

# What You'll Need:

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→ Sesame Dressing

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# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, rotisserie chicken, carrots, scallions, toasted almonds, crushed ramen noodles, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Serve immediately for optimal crunch or let stand 10 minutes for slightly softened noodles.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The sweet and savory sesame dressing hits every flavor craving in one bite
  • It comes together in literally 20 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The ramen noodles stay perfectly crunchy for that irresistible texture contrast
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  • The ramen noodles will soften the longer they sit in the dressing, so I always serve within an hour of tossing
  • Toast your almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for just 2-3 minutes, watching closely so they do not burn
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  • Crush the ramen noodles while they are still in the package for less mess
  • Double the dressing and keep the extra in the fridge for quick weeknight salads
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