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mel's spectrum chicken salad

Recipe by
Melanie Walker
Decatur, AL

This salad was served at an office party at the St George Spectrum newspaper office. Over the years I have refined it and made it my own. It is a family favorite. It can be served warm or chilled and like many recipes is often more flavorful the next day.

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For mel's spectrum chicken salad

  • 1 c
    chicken, diced
  • 4 pkg
    ramen noodles, chicken
  • 1 c
    italian dressing
  • 1 c
    mixed vegetagles, frozen
  • 1 c
    cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    sunflower seeds, salted

How To Make mel's spectrum chicken salad

  • 1
    Break-up noodles inside Ramen Noodle package. Cook according to package direction, but do not add flavor packet. Drain. Place into large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • 2
    Add mixed vegetables and cabbage to boiling water and cover, simmer for 3-5 minutes. Drain and add to Ramen Noodle bowl.
  • 3
    Add sunflower seeds and diced chicken to Ramen Noodle bowl.
  • 4
    Mix Ramen Noodle flavor packets into cup of Italian dressing. Pour over Ramen Noodle bowl of ingredients. Toss lightly.
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