Fajita Salad

I bought a big package of Ramen noodles several years back that came with recipes on it. I cut them out and pasted them in my book o'recipes but haven't got around to trying any of them until now.

I have to admit that Ramen noodles are my most sinful of guilty pleasures. I know they're so bad for you, but there's something so comforting about cuddling up with a bowl of Ramen with enough shredded cheese to make a gooey mess. Om nom...

But THIS is a Ramen recipe I don't have to feel guilty about! It makes four servings, so you don't have to worry about taking in all that Ramen sodium all at once, and it can't hurt that this salad is SUPER delicious!

Fajita Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chili oil (or vegetable oil)
• 8 ounces chicken
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• Assorted salad greens
• 1 pkg. chicken-flavor Ramen noodles, broken before opening bag
• Avocado & tomato wedges (optional)

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 packet Ramen chicken seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon chopped dried cilantro

Instructions

1. Pat chili powder onto chicken. If using chicken breasts, shred or cut into bite-size pieces.

2. Brown chicken in hot oil. Add pepper and onion. Cover; cook until done. Drain fat from chicken mixture.

3. Meanwhile, whisk together dressing ingredients.

4. Toss together chicken mixture, dressing, and Ramen noodles. Serve over greens. Garnish with tomato and avocado, if desired.