Ramen Noodle Salad
Total Time: 30 minutesYield: 4 Servings
Source: Connie Chandra
Category: Salad
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter3 ounces Ramen Noodles (instant)
2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1⁄2 cup Peanuts
1 pound Napa Cabbage (shredded)
1 whole Carrot (shredded)
1⁄2 cup Green Onions (sliced)
1⁄4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Vinegar
1⁄4 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1⁄2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
11 ounces Mandarin Oranges (drained)
1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 1⁄2 cup Chicken (fried, shredded)
1⁄4 cup Cilantro Leaves
Directions
- Combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved. Place in the fridge.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crush the ramen noodles while still inside the package. Remove the seasoning packet. Add the noodles, peanuts, 1/2 the package of seasoning packet and sesame seeds to the melted butter in the skillet.
- Saute while stirring frequently, until the noodle mixture is golden brown. Remove to a plate and let cool.
- Combine the cabbage, carrots, mandarin oranges, chicken, cilantro, and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Add the noodles from the skillet then mix well. Serve immediately.