Gussied up Ramen

Sum is so yum! The cooking time reflect the 10 min to cool

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.