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Contributed By: mshivers60
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A beautiful, colorful, salad that is full of robust flavor. Easy to make ahead and assemble just before serving. Great for a light lunch, or adds elegance to a more formal dinner setting.

Ingredients

1 ( 3 oz. ) pkg. Oriental Flavor Ramen Noodles, broken into small pieces (reserve seasoning packet)

1/2 cup Slivered almonds

1/2 cup Butter

8 cups Torn spinach leaves

1 (11 oz. ) can mandarin oranges, drained

3 Grilled boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooled and cubed

1/4 cup Red onion slices, separated into rings

Dressing:

2 teaspoons Lemon juice

1/2 cup Vegetable oil

1/4 cup Wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon Seasoned salt

1 Seasoning packet from Ramen Noodles

2 teaspoons Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Toast Ramen noodles and almonds in butter under broiler for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, just until noodles begin to brown. Remove and cool completely. In large salad bowl, toss spinach leaves, oranges, cubed chicken, and onion rings just until mixed. Cover and refrigerate. Place all dressing ingredients in a sealable container and shake until well mixed. To serve, stir noodle/almond mixture into salad mixture. Pour dressing evenly over top, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

This salad is easy to take to a social gathering. Put the noodle mixture and dressing in small containers to assemble salad when you arrive. Always a popular dish.

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