Itsy Bitsy Foodies

Before my job as a full-time mommy and a part-time food blogger, I worked in merchandising for a direct marketing company.  One of my favorite parts of the job was working with Claire Vorauer from Stack Resources.  Claire guided me through China on work trips and worked with me during several life-changing events, including my wedding and the birth of my first son.  She is one of those special people who lights the world with her welcoming and vibrant personality.

This Top Ramen Coleslaw is one of Claire’s family-friendly suggestions.  It is quick and easy and a light, refreshing salad option for summer potlucks and picnics.  Her dressing recipe uses the Top Ramen seasoning packet but is otherwise almost identical to my family’s {sweet and sour} vinaigrette.  My family dresses our slaw without the packet to avoid the MSG and other preservatives in the seasoning packet but the choice is up to you.  If you choose option #2 (without the seasoning packet and with far less oil), I recommend making a large batch of the vinaigrette and then adding it to taste.