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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 10
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Wasabi peas, toasted sesame seed and sesame-ginger dressing give this savory salad Asian-inspired appeal.
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated May 7, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 3 packages (3 oz each) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
  • 8 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage (1 medium head)
  • 4 cups cut-up cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup sesame-ginger dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup wasabi peas
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seed, toasted*

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling over high heat. Break apart noodles before opening soup packages. Stir 2 of the seasoning packets and all of the noodles into boiling water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until noodles are tender; do not drain.
  • 2
    In large bowl, toss noodles, cabbage, chicken, carrots and onion. In small bowl, stir together dressing, sugar and remaining seasoning packet. Toss dressing with salad.
  • 3
    Cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour. Stir in wasabi peas and sesame seed just before serving.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Wasabi peas add crunch and spicy heat to this salad. Look for them in the Asian aisle or the sushi-making area of the supermarket. Or they can be omitted from the salad.
  • tip 2
    Other types of cabbage can be used in this recipe, but napa’s mild flavor and tender leaves make it ideal for eating raw in salads.
  • tip 3
    *To toast sesame seed, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

390 Calories, 19g Total Fat, 21g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
850mg
35%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
14g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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