Gussied Up Ramen

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded, noodles broken into small pieces if you like
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 10 ounces spinach, bag baby
• 1 bunch scallion, finely chopped
• 1 green apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Recipe

• 1 to make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey and soy sauce. set aside.
• 2 in a medium skillet over medium heat, combine the canola oil and red pepper flakes. heat for 30 seconds, then add the noodles and sesame seeds. cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 8 minutes.
• 3 transfer the noodle mixture to a large bowl and let cool 10 minutes. add the spinach, scallions and apple slices, then drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. top with dried cranberries.