Shredded Chicken and Ramen Salad with Peanut Dressing

Ingredients:

3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced

2 small cucumbers, diced

2 large carrots, shaved

1 red pepper, diced

1 avocado, diced

4 ramen squares (I prefer lotus brand brown rice ramen) RICE RAMEN NOODLE LINK

2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken

2 TBL EVOO

Dressing:

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar

3 TBl dark sesame oil

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2-3 TBL soy sauce

1 TBL honey

1 TBL sesame seeds

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Combine all dressing ingredients into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Check flavor, add more soy if needed.

Toss chicken with half the peanut dressing.

Cook ramen according to package directions. Strain and set aside. Add EVOO to noodles to keep from sticking.

Arrange salad with romaine lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers and carrots. Add noodles and chicken. Top with avocado. Drizzle remaining dressing on salad and toss.