1 head green leaf or iceberg lettuce, chopped
3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
6 oz. fresh or frozen snow pea pods, stemmed and julienned
2 c. chopped cooked shrimp, lobster, chicken, turkey, or roast pork
1 (3 oz.) pkg. spicy-flavored instant ramen soup mix
1/4 c. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
6 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil
1 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Salt, pepper

Combine lettuce, onions, bell pepper, pea pods, and shrimp in large bowl. Crumble dry noodles from soup mix over mixture.

Combine seasoning packet from soup mix with vinegar and soy sauce in small bowl; whisk to blend. Whisk in peanut oil and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad; toss to thoroughly mix. Pile mixture onto 4-6 salad plates and sprinkle each serving with sesame.

NOTE: For milder flavored dressing, substitute chicken, shrimp, or pork flavored instant ramen soup.