Jean’s Chinese Cabbage Salad

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 18
Jean's Chinese Cabbage Salad is a tasty blend of vegetables and crunchy noodles tossed with a sweet and tangy dressing.
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked chicken-flavored ramen noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup butter
6 green onions , diced
1 -3 shredded carrot ( I used prepacked shreds )
1/2 head red cabbage , shredded
1/2 head green cabbage , shredded
2 -3 cups diced cooked chicken ( I use deli chicken , boned and diced )
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
seasoning ( packages from noodles )
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
389
Sugar
27g
Fat
31g
Jean's Chinese Cabbage Salad is a popular potluck and party dish in many parts of the US. It's a refreshing salad that packs a lot of flavor and texture. The noodles and almonds provide a satisfying crunch, while the vegetables and chicken provide a healthy dose of vitamins and fiber. This salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken and can be made ahead of time for easy entertaining or meal prep.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.On a baking sheet, spread out the ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds in an even layer.
3.Melt butter and pour over noodle mixture.
4.Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
5.In a large bowl, mix together the green onions, shredded carrots, red and green cabbage, and diced chicken.
6.In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad oil, sugar, wine vinegar, soy sauce, and seasoning from the ramen noodle package.
7.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
8.Add the toasted noodle mixture and toss again.
9.Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

PROS

Jean’s Chinese Cabbage Salad is an easy and delicious side dish that can also be served as a main course.

The combination of crunchy noodles and fresh vegetables provides a satisfying texture and flavor.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken and any vegetables you have on hand.

CONS

The salad dressing is quite sweet, so adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.

Also, the noodles and almonds can be a bit high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamin C from the vegetables and chicken.
Sesame seeds are also a good source of healthy fats and minerals.
However, the sugar and fat content in the dressing should be consumed in moderation.

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