Recipe: Oriental Chicken Salad (using Ramen noodles, toasted almonds and sesame seeds)

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD

1 package ramen noodles, any flavor; discard seasoning packet
1 cup toasted slivered almonds (see cook's note)
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 cup oil
3 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 to 6 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced celery stalks
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 head lettuce, torn or shredded (for serving)

Cook noodles for 1 minute and drain.

In a bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and sugar. Add the chicken, onions, celery, sesame seeds and toasted almonds. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Add lettuce just before serving and toss.

*HOW TO TOAST ALMONDS:
Spread nuts on baking sheet in single layer and toast in preheated 350 degree F oven for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Makes 2-4 servings
Source: 101 Things to Do With Ramen Noodles by Toni Patrick