SIDE Chinese Ramen Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Prep
Total
Yield 8-10 servings
You know that crunchy 1950's sort of salad with the uncooked, dried ramen noodles? Yep, that's this one. Only I've tried to bring it into the here and now! Mandarin oranges are amazing this time of year. When I made this salad for my kids this week they literally shoved it into their mouths...something about the crunch of the noodles I think + the salty, tangy and sweet combo of the oranges with the teriyaki dressing. Whatever it is, this salad has been the cause of a lot of ramen eating/experimenting in the house this week and for that I am glad!
We're going to have you make use of the ramen you'll be adding to your soup and reserve a package for this recipe! Easy shopping makes easy dinners!!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 head romaine lettuce, washed gently and sliced into ribbons/shreds
2 bulbs bok choy, sliced into ribbons as well
1 pkg dried ramen noodles, seasoning saved for something else
3 clementines, mandarin oranges or satsumas, peeled and pulled apart into segments (can use canned mandarins if needed) --quantity should equal 1 ½-2 cups
¼ red onion, sliced thinly
1 red bell pepper, stems and seeds removed and sliced into strips
1 bottle teriyaki sauce/marinade or MYO: combine ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar with ⅓ cup agave and 2 Tbsp soy sauce + ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
½ cup almonds, toasted and left whole or chopped *for garnish
½ bunch cilantro, rinsed and chopped *for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and add chicken thighs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and allow to cool before using.
- While chicken thighs are baking, prep salad:
- In a large bowl add romaine, bok choy, red onion, and red bell pepper and toss to combine.
- Top with crushed ramen noodles, mandarin oranges, a drizzle of teriyaki sauce (use as much as desired) and garnish with toasted almonds and cilantro.
- Chop chicken and toss with a bit of teriyaki sauce.
- Serve chopped chicken on top of salad.
Courses side
Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/back-to-school-with-the-scout-guide/