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    TaraTeaspoon » Salads » Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad

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    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad

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    This crunchy Asian ramen salad with chicken and juicy oranges, radishes, and snow peas makes eating salad your new favorite thing! It's my take on ramen noodle salad with mandarin oranges and your family will love it.

    By adding some crunchy noodles to this Asian mandarin salad, you get a more-filling, fun meal. There are a ton of different Chinese chicken salad recipes out there, using different dressings and flavors. I'm going to tell you why this one is my favorite!

    I love fresh veggies and cabbage with sesame dressings. That classic Asian flavor isn't overpowering, like some Italian vinaigrettes or tangy coleslaw dressings.

    Plus, I usually have the ingredients for an Asian dressing it in my kitchen. I used my Ginger Sesame Dressing on this ramen noodle salad.

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad

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    • Asian slaw with ramen noodles
    • Crispy noodle salad prep tips
    • Asian slaw mix-in ideas
    • What to eat with ramen noodle salad
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    Another shredded salad: try this shaved Brussels sprouts salad next - it is packed with tart pomegranate arils and sweet apples.

    Asian slaw with ramen noodles

    What is Asian slaw made of? Traditionally, Asian slaw has a mixture of green and red cabbages, napa or Savoy cabbage, sweet bell peppers, carrots, scallions, and cilantro.

    Instead of spending a ton of time chopping all of that, I suggest using a bag of premixed "Asian chopped salad" or "Asian coleslaw" mix. You're welcome! I just saved us all about ten steps!! You can also use a standard coleslaw mix.

    This Asian ramen salad comes together in a flash with pantry staples like ramen noodles and salad mix. I added chopped cashews for extra yum.

    Crispy noodle salad prep tips

    There really isn't a right or wrong way to prep the fruit and veggies for this ramen noodle salad with oranges. Even so, I still wanna share some of my favorite food prep tips with you.

    How to supreme an orange

    Using canned mandarin oranges is easy for a ramen noodle salad, but for me, they are too sweet because they are canned in a sugary syrup. It's an easy swap though if you like them!

    If you'd like, you can supreme the orange for this salad. That means I cut the fruit away from the membrane. It leaves just the tender, juicy centers and is perfect for salad.

    • Cut the rind and pith off of the entire orange, following along the curve of the fruit.

    • Use a sharp knife and cut on either side of each slice of orange, slipping it right out of the thin membrane.

    • Cut the skinless segments into bite-sized pieces.

    Use a mandolin slicer

    One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is the mandolin. It slices my veggies paper-thin so easily. I used it for the radishes in this salad. When you slice them really thin, they don't have as much bite and, the flavors mix with everything else.

    Try this Japanese mandolin, it's my favorite. And make sure to don a protective glove so you don't cut your fingers!

    mandoline and protective glove

    Let the Asian ramen salad rest

    I call for letting this crunchy Asian slaw rest in the fridge for a bit.

    Because you are using raw ramen (noodles that haven't been boiled), this allows the dressing to soften the noodles a little. They are a bit too crunchy without resting.

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad

    Asian slaw mix-in ideas

    The best thing about salads is that you can add any of your favorite raw veggies. What tastes best with ginger sesame dressing? Anything!

    This is such a vibrant and beautiful salad, so add in veggies with color and crunch. Since this is a slaw-based salad, you'll want to chop your veggies really small. That way you get a little of everything in each bite.

    Here are some mix-in ideas:

    • Finely-diced broccoli or cauliflower.

    • Matchstick or shredded carrots.

    • Sliced cucumber.

    • Sliced sweet bell peppers.

    How about different types of salad greens? Yup - have fun with those too! Add or use some chopped romaine or iceberg, a few handfuls of baby spinach, or some bold arugula.

    What to eat with ramen noodle salad

    With the chopped chicken, this salad is a complete meal all on its own. If you want to serve other things with the salad try these vegetable spring rolls. That recipe has my favorite sweet and sour mint sauce for dipping!

    This salad also tastes perfect as an appetizer for a Chinese-takeout-inspired dinner. Make some sesame chicken skewers. They have lots of the same flavors.

    More salad recipes

    • The New Wedge Salad, with iceberg lettuce, beets, pancetta, hazelnuts, and of course blue cheese.
    • Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps are kind of a salad you can eat in your hand!
    • Sesame Ginger Beef Salad has lots of the same Asian-inspired flavors.
    • Beet and Roasted Carrot Salad is packed with bold kale, spicy pecans, and flavorful goat cheese.

    If you like this Asian ramen salad recipe, then you will all my easy salad recipes.

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    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad with ramen noodles, juicy oranges, radishes and snow peas on white plate

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad - Perfect Asian Ramen Salad

    Tara Teaspoon
    This crunchy Asian ramen salad with chicken and juicy oranges, radishes, and snow peas makes eating salad your new favorite thing! You can substitute a can of mandarin oranges for the orange and try any kind of nut in place of cashews.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 333 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pkg ramen noodles discard flavor packet
    • 1½ cups cooked chicken diced
    • 6 radishes thinly sliced
    • 1 orange peeled and diced
    • 1 scallion thinly sliced
    • 5 oz snow peas (1 cup) chopped
    • ½ cup unsalted cashews coarsely chopped
    • 1 pkg coleslaw mix (16 oz pkg)
    • ¾ cup Ginger Sesame Dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Break uncooked ramen into small pieces in a large bowl. Combine with chicken, radishes, orange, scallion, snow peas, cashews and coleslaw.
    • Toss salad with dressing, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate 25 min or up to 1 hour.
    • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to a day (the noodles will get softer the longer they sit).

    Notes

    I call for letting the salad rest in the fridge for a bit. This allows the dressing to soften the noodles a little. They are just a little too crunchy without resting.
    I used a mandolin to slice my radishes so thin. You can just slice with a knife if you like, or even just cut them into slivers.
    If you'd like you can supreme the orange. That means I cut the fruit away from the membrane. It leaves just the tender, juicy centers and is perfect for salad.
    • Cut the rind and pith off of the entire orange, following along the curve of the fruit.
    • Use a sharp knife and cut on either side of each slice of orange, slipping it right out of the thin membrane.
    • Cut the skinless segments into bite-sized pieces.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 629IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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    Recipe by Tara Teaspoon. Photography by Antonis Achilleos. Food Styling by Paul Grimes. Prop Styling by Paige Hicks. LHJ May 2011

    Filed Under: Chicken, Salads Tagged With: chicken, Chicken Salad, crunchy chicken noodle salad, dinner, easy, easy dinner, ginger sesame dressing, main dish salad, one dish, ramen noodles, vegetables, weeknight

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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      July 19, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      This is so fresh and delicious!

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    2. Julie says

      March 02, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      This salad takes me back! I have to admit, I used mandarin oranges instead of an orange (yes, I'm that lazy) BUT it was just as delicious and reminded me of when my Grandma used to make me this salad. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Lisalia says

      March 03, 2021 at 12:37 am

      Yummy! Terrific texture and such a good crunch. LOVE the radishes and snow peas in this recipe. Can't wait to have it again.

      Reply
    4. Diane Benson says

      March 03, 2021 at 7:53 am

      I absolutely love this salad, especially the crunch! I made it for my mother in law and she loved it too!

      Reply
    5. Allyson Zea says

      March 03, 2021 at 8:03 am

      I love the snow peas in the salad, it gives it the perfect extra crunch! I can definitely feel good eating this healthy lunch!

      Reply
    6. Jacque Hastert says

      March 03, 2021 at 9:52 am

      This salad was amazing! I made it last night for my family and even my kiddos enjoyed it. The crunch was perfect, the dressing was perfect, everything about this salad was pure perfection!

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    7. Britney says

      March 03, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Seriously one of the easiest salads to throw together! My roommate usually only eats Caesar salads, but the crunchy noodles mixed with the juicy oranges sold her on this one. I have a feeling it's going to be a regular at our house!

      Reply

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