Oriental Chicken Slaw

By tschnet1

Easy preparation makes this updated coleslaw salad perfect to pack and carry to a potluck.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 3-ounce packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
• 4 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
• 4 cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 140mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.
For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, red pepper, and contents of seasoning packets from ramen noodles. Set dressing aside.

2.
In a large saucepan cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender; drain. Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the cooked noodles; toss to coat. Add chicken, cabbage, almonds, and green onions to noodle mixture; mix well. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad; toss to combine. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Makes 8 servings.

To Tote

Transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs.