Today especially, I need an easy go-to salad and side dish that can feed a crowd. On top of soccer, acting and grocery shopping, plus whatever else life throws at me, I'm making a very simple Marinated Cole Slaw Salad. For 30. (Yes, you read that right.)

And no Karen, there is no Mayo!

The next event you have where they are cooking hamburgers or anything on the grill really, try this. I usually double it because I promise this is one that EVERYONE loves and you will too.

Amy's Marinated Cole Slaw Salad

Ingredients

(Double if you have a crowd)

1 bag of cabbage salad (I use Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad and I don't use the wonton noodles, sliced almonds, and seasame ginger dressing. You can throw away or use on a salad another day.)

1 (3 oz) pkg of chicken flavored ramen noodles (crumbled, use a spoon and before you open the packet pound out any frustrations you may or may not have. It's fun!) Reserve the seasoning package for the dressing.

2 Tablespoons Sugar

3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

1/3 Cup Olive Oil

3 Green onions (there are green onions in the salad package, but I like to add more)

1 small package of Slivered almonds (you can use what is in the pre packaged salad or save those for another time)

1/2 cup to 1 cup sunflower seeds (whatever your family prefers)

Salt and pepper for taste

Salad Dressing:

In a coffee cup, mix the ramen packet, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and oil together. I do it in a coffee cup and then put in the microwave and stir occasionally until sugar dissolves. You can do this on the stove in a sauce pan as well, but I like to keep things simple and easy. Let cool and stir before pouring on your salad. You can use all the dressing or part.... your families taste buds will be different from my family so do you decide what is best for your family.

Salad Directions:

In a large bowl place your salad, almonds, sunflower seeds, green onion if you have extra like me and the crumbled ramen noodles. Toss together.

Once your dressing is cool stir and pour over your salad. You can serve immediately or allow to sit for a bit and marinate. The Berry's like it to marinate! So easy and oh so good! Bon appetit!

xo,

Amy