Polynesian Chicken Salad

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons sesame seed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 package (3 oz) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, spread sesame seed. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and aromatic. Set aside.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Break up ramen noodles before opening pouch. Remove seasoning packet from pouch. Add ramen noodles to boiling water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender; drain. Rinse in cold water to cool; drain.
  • 3
    In small bowl or 1-cup measuring cup, mix reserved pineapple juice, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from ramen seasoning packet, the vinegar, soy sauce, honey and ginger. Set aside.
  • 4
    In large bowl, mix noodles, pineapple, cabbage, chicken, onions and carrot. Stir in dressing and sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
670mg
28%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Sugars
16g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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