For our Chinese New Year dinner, my friend Barney prepared this dish. It's an easy ramen noodle salad tossed with carrots and cilantro. Not only is it delicious and colorful, it's a budget friendly meal!


2-3 packages of any flavor ramen noodles
1/2 cup grated carrot
1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1-2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Boil ramen noodles only in water until cooked; do not use seasoning packet for this dish.
Drain noodles and place in a large bowl.
Add the carrot and cilantro.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and whisk.
Drizzle dressing over noodles and toss.