Contributed By: mshivers60
mshivers60
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.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 459
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Total Fat: 34 g
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Saturated Fat: 11 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g
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Carbohydrates: 14 g
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Protein: 26 g
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Vitamin A: 329 RE
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Vitamin C: 22 mg
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Calcium: 106 mg
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Sodium: 463 mg
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Iron: 4 mg
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Fiber: 5 g