Description
This Crispy Ramen Noodle Salad is a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful peanut satay dressing, topped with crispy ramen noodles for added texture.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 2 packets of instant ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1lb/500g cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
- A handful of Thai basil leaves, chopped
- A handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the peanut satay dressing:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili jam (or use honey)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then toss with sesame oil. Combine with chicken, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, chili, scallions, basil, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Make the peanut satay dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sweet chili jam, and water until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite veggies or protein choices.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use tofu or tempeh instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg