Sesame Ramen Salad

Ingredients Maple Sesame Dressing

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar  
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• pinch chili pepper flakes

Place all ingredients in a jar, shake well, refrigerate until ready to use.

Ingredients Salad 

• 3 packages Ichiban Ramen, flavour packets removed
  
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 stalk diced celery
• 2 thinly sliced green onions
• 1 medium carrot, peeled into ribbons using carrot peeler
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced, peeled cucumber
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts

Directions

1. Set a large pot of water to boil
2. Chop and dice the vegetables and peanuts
3. Immerse the Ramen in the boiling water and using forks turn them over, move them around, and cook just until they begin to come apart - no more than a minute. They should still be slightly under-cooked when you drain them. 
4. Drain and then immerse in cold water. Drain again and give them a second cold water bath. 
5. Drain and place in a large salad bowl. 
6. Add the cilantro and all of the vegetables and toss with the dressing. 
7. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped nuts and toss again. 
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.