The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles (save the seasoning packet and the oil packet, if included); 1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil, if needed; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon brown sugar (brown sugar Splenda is fine); 1/2 cup seedless grapes, cut into halves (either red or green or mixture); 1/4 cup red apples or 1/4 cup green apple, unpeeled, diced; 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped or 1 1/2 tablespoons green onions, sliced; 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and diced; 1/8 cup walnuts, chopped (or other nut of your choice)

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles (save the seasoning packet and the oil packet, if included)
1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil, if needed
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar (brown sugar Splenda is fine)
1/2 cup seedless grapes, cut into halves (either red or green or mixture)
1/4 cup red apples or 1/4 cup green apple, unpeeled, diced
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped or 1 1/2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and diced
1/8 cup walnuts, chopped (or other nut of your choice)

1
Cook noodles without adding the seasonings or oil that come with the package (reserve those), otherwise following the package directions.
2
Rinse cooked noodles with cold water until cold and drain well.
3
Add the oil from the noodle package (or drizzle with 1-2 tsp sesame oil if your doesn't come with oil).
4
Be careful- sometimes the oil that comes with the ramen is hot chili oil; if so use sesame oil instead.
5
Chill noodles while preparing the dressing.
6
Mix together lemon juice, canola oil, the dry seasoning packet from the Ramen soup, and the sugar.
7
Mix together the chilled noodles, fruit, chives, and chicken.
8
Add dressing and toss to coat.
9
Stir in nuts or just sprinkle over each serving.

552

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles (save the seasoning packet and the oil packet, if included), 1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil, if needed, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Other Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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