Sesame Cabbage Salad with Noodles - Ends + Stems with Chef Alison

Ingredients

• 1 package Ramen Noodles (the square, dry, package. Use flavor packet for pickling!)
• 1 bunch Broccolini (aka baby broccoli)
• 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt (divided)
• 1 ⁄ 2 head Red Cabbage (if you get a small one, you can use the entire thing. Looking for about 5 cups shredded)
• 1 head Romaine Lettuce
• 3 Mandarin Orangess (easy peel is always nice)
• 1 ⁄ 2 bunch Green Onion
• 1 ⁄ 4 cup Almonds (sliced are traditional, but slivered are fine, and if you have whole, just chop them up)
• 2 Carrots
• 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 ⁄ 4 cup Canola Oil
• 1 teaspoon White Sesame Seeds