Crunchy Cabbage Salad
This Crunchy Cabbage Salad s a classic crowd-pleaser that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s quick to assemble, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for potlucks, BBQs, meal prep, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped green or a red/green mix
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas, sliced diagonally optional
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 pkg chicken-flavor ramen noodles (raw), crumbled
- fresh cilantro optional
Dressing
- Seasoning packet from ramen noodles
- 1 tbsp 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup avocado or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or other light colored vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, carrots, peas, green onions, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, and crumbled raw ramen noodles. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine the ramen seasoning packet, sugar, oil, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Shake or whisk until fully mixed.
- Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat—add enough to lightly dress without drowning the salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
