Chicken Salad with Ramen Noodles

Use up a large head of cabbage from the farmers' market or grocery store with this recipe. The bell pepper and green onions bring a variety of flavors while the chicken and peanuts add protein.
Ingredients
- 1 package Ramen noodles, 3 ounces (any flavor)
- 8 cups cabbage (shredded, or cabbage salad mix)
- 1/4 cup scallions (minced)
- 1 cup bell pepper (red or green)
- 2 chicken breast (cooked and chilled, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup peanuts (dry roasted, unsalted)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup vinegar (rice or white wine)
- 1 teaspoon Ramen noodle flavor packet
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Break up noodles. Set aside.
- In a small bowl make dressing with sugar, vinegar, olive oil, and flavor packet. Stir well.
- In a large bowl, add peppers, scallions, unsalted peanuts, and other vegetables if you like. Add cooked chicken and cabbage.
- Pour on the dressing and combine. Sprinkle noodles on top.
- Serve cold.
Notes
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