Salads

Pear Mousse

2014-12-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

two 15 ounce cans of sliced pears with juice
one 6 ounce package of lemon gelatin
one 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
one 8 ounce carton of whipped topping

Drain pears and reserve juice. Heat juice and add water to equal 3/4 cup. Heat juice to boiling point. Add gelatin. Mix well and cool.
Place pears and cream cheese in blender and blend until smooth.
Place into large bowl and fold in cooled, but not congealed, gelatin mixture and whipped topping. Mix until smooth.
Pour into individual dessert dishes. Cover with piece of plastic wrap and chill.

Merry Christmas

2014-12-25T18:43:00.001-08:00

Nutty Cranberry Relish

2014-12-18T12:36:00.002-08:00

1 pound of fresh cranberries
2 1/4 cups of sugar
1 cup of chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup of roange marmalade

Wash and drain cranberries and mix with sugar. Place in 1 quart baking dish. Cover dish and bake at 350F. for 1 hour.
Add marmalade and pecans to cranberry mixture.
Mix well and pour into container. Chill before serving.

Divinity Salad

2014-12-17T09:38:00.000-08:00

one 6 ounce package of lemon gelatin
one 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup of chopped pecans
one 15 ounce can of crushed pineapple with juice
one 8 ounce carton of whipped topping

With mixer, mix gelatin with 1 cup boiling water until it dissolves.
Add cream cheese, beat slowly at first and beat until smooth. Add pecans and pineapple. Cool in refrigerator until nearly set.
Fold in whipped topping. Pour into 9x13 inch dish and chill.

Tropical Mango Salad

2014-12-15T08:55:00.001-08:00

two 15 ounce cans of mangoes with juice
one 6 ounce package of orange gelatin
one 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple with juice
one 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1/2 (8 ounce) carton of whipped topping

Place all mango slices on dinner plate and cut into bite size pieces. Pour 1 1/2 cups of mango juice and water, if necessary, in saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over gelatin in mixing bowl and mix well. Add crushed pineapple.
Add cream cheese and start mixer very slowly. Gradually increase speed until cream cheese mixes into gelatin. Pour in mango pieces and place in refrigerator until it congeals lightly.
Fold in whipped topping. Pour into 7x11 inch dish and chill.

Cranberry Mousse

2014-12-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

one 15 ounce can of jellied cranberry sauce
one 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
one 8 ounce carton of sour cream
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise

In a saucepan place cranberry sauce and crushed pineapple. Cook until cranberry sauce liquefies.
Fold in sour cream.
Pour into molds or muffin tins and freeze.

Cinnamon Apple Salad

2014-12-09T08:06:00.000-08:00

1 cup of cinnamon red hot candies
one 6 ounce package of cherry gelatin
one 16 ounce jar of applesauce
1 cup of chopped pecans

Heat cinnamon red hots in 1 1/4 cups boiling water until candy melts.
While mixture is still hot, pour over gelatin and mix well.
Add applesauce and chopped pecans and mix well.
Pour into 7x11 inch glass dish and chill until firm.
When serving, cut in squares.

Applesauce Salad

2014-12-04T09:38:00.000-08:00

2 cups of applesauce
one 6 ounce package of lime gelatin
two 12 ounce cans of lemon lime carbonated drink
one 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained

Heat applesauce in a large saucepan.
Add geltain to hot applesauce and stir until it dissolves. Add lemon lime drink and pienapple.
Pour into 8 inch mold and chill.

Glazed Fruit Salad

2014-12-04T09:35:00.002-08:00

two 11 ounce cans of mandarin oranges, sliced
one 15 ounce can of pineapple chunks, drained
3 bananas, sliced
one 18 ounce carton of creamy glaze for bananas

In a large bowl, combine fruit and glaze.
Toss to coat fruit.
Serve immediately.

Chicken Salad

2014-10-29T07:51:00.001-07:00

3 cups of finely chopped, cooked chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups of chopped celery
1/2 cup of sweet pickle relish
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 cup of mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients and several sprinkles of salt and pepper.

Heavenly Pink Salad

2014-10-14T08:20:00.001-07:00

1 can crushed pineapple
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 med. Cool Whip
1/2 c. nuts

Combine above ingredients. Spread in 9 x 12 inch baking dish. Chill. Can be frozen - for easy serving freeze in cupcake liners. Store in plastic bag until needed.

Gooseberry Salad

2014-10-13T11:32:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. lemon Jello
1 pkg. lime Jello
2 cups of boiling water
one 20 ounce can of gooseberries (Oregon Brand)
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of celery, diced
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
1 pkg. Cool Whip
1/2 cup of mayonnaise

Combine Jellos with boiling water. Dissolve Jello. Add gooseberries (undrained) and sugar. Let sugar dissolve. Add celery and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Refrigerate all until firm. Then mix Cool Whip with mayonnaise and spread on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Put in an 8 x 13 inch casserole. Refrigerate overnight. Serves 12.

Strawberry Salad

2014-10-13T11:29:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. strawberry Jello (can use sugar free)
3/4 c. boiling water
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, not drained
1 banana, mashed with fork
1 carton (8 oz.) sour cream

Dissolve Jello in water. Add slightly thawed strawberries and pineapple. Chill until slightly thickened. Stir in mashed banana. Pour 1/2 in ring mold. Chill until firm. Cover with sour cream. Pour remaining Jello over above and chill until firm. Can omit sour cream and jell in a bowl.

Frosted Orange Gelatin Salad

2014-10-13T11:00:00.001-07:00

6 oz. orange Jello in 2 c. boiling water
1 sm. can frozen orange juice

Chill until slightly congealed. Add:
1 can mandarin oranges with juice
1 (9 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice

Mix and let set.

TOPPING:
1 pkg. lemon pudding
1/2 pt. whipping cream, whipped

Combine and frost top of salad. I use a flat tray and cut the servings into squares.

Tuna Macaroni Salad

2014-10-09T07:36:00.001-07:00

8 ounces of macaroni
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 cup of Italian dressing
1 tablespoon of mustard
1 cucumber
1 1/2 cup of tomatoes
1/4 cup of green onions
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
12 ounces of tuna

Cook macaroni until just tender and cool. Chop vegetables. Mix dressing ingredients and add to other ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

Black Bean Salad

2014-10-09T07:10:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. black beans
1 1/2 cup of fresh corn
3/4 cup of sliced scallions
1/3 cup of minced cilantro
1/2 cup of olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
2 teaspoons of salt
1 tomato, chopped

Cook black beans according to package. Then mix all the ingredients together. The longer it marinates the better it will taste.

Three Bean Salad

2014-10-09T07:08:00.001-07:00

SALAD:
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can green beans
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 med. red onion, chopped
3 bell peppers, 1 each red, green & yellow, chopped into 1/2 inch sq.
1/2 c. + celery pieces & + chopped leaves

DRESSING:
1/2 c. good olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 drops Tabasco
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. lemon-pepper season
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme

Wash and drain the beans in a colander to keep dressing from clouding when mixed with the salad. Gently mix all salad ingredients together. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Pour on dressing. Dressing is also good for salads and artichokes.

Turkey Romaine Salad

2014-10-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

1/3 cup of slivered almonds
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and crisped
3 cups of cubed cooked turkey or chicken
3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup of sliced water chestnuts
1 cup of croutons
Vinaigrette Dressing

Spread almonds in a shallow baking pan and toast in a 350F. oven until nuts are golden (about 8 minutes)' set aside.

Tear lettuce into bite size pieces. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, turkey, cheese, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds. Prepare dressing and pour over salad. Mix lightly until well coated. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings

Vinaigrette Dressing. Combine 1/4 cup each of salad oil and olive oil (or all salad oil), 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon each of dry mustard and lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire, 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and liquid hot pepper seasoning, and a dash of pepper. Mix until well blended.

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Fast Bean Salad

2014-09-24T08:41:00.001-07:00

1 can Van Camps pork & beans (31 oz.), drained
1/4 teaspoon of onion salt
1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped

Mix and serve chilled.

Layer Salad

2014-09-24T08:40:00.001-07:00

1 bag spinach
1 med. head lettuce
6 hard-boiled eggs
1 lb. bacon, crumbled, cooked crisp
1 (10 oz.) frozen peas, uncooked

TOPPING:
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1 sm. pkg. Ranch dressing

Layer salad in clear glass bowl in same order as above. Then spoon dressing on top sealing edges with dressing. Spread evenly. Cover with saran and chill 3 hours or overnight. Serve straight down so each person gets all of the layers.

Cranberry Tuna Salad

2014-09-24T08:38:00.001-07:00

2 cups of tuna
2 eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 cup of chopped, stuffed olives
1 pkg. Knox gelatin, dissolved
1 cup of celery, diced
1 tablespoon of onion, chopped fine
1 cup of salad dressing
1/4 cup of cold water

Add 1/2 cup hot water to gelatin. Mix all ingredients and let set 20 minutes.

CRANBERRY TOP:

Beat 1 can cranberry jelly until liquid. Add 1 package lemon Jello dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water. Add 1/2 cup orange juice. Pour over tuna mixture.

Spinach Salad

2014-09-24T07:18:00.001-07:00

1 pound of fresh spinach
5 green onions
1/2 lb. bacon
1 1/2 tsp. bacon fat
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup of vinegar
1/2 cup of sugar
3/4 teaspoon of salt

Mix together bacon, onion and spinach. DRESSING: Pour 1 1/2 teaspoons bacon fat in skillet. Add sugar, salt and vinegar. Add egg, cook until thick. (Do not put dressing in refrigerator as bacon fat will separate and look icky.)

Spinach Salad

2014-09-24T07:14:00.001-07:00

DRESSING:
1 egg
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 teaspoon of bacon fat

SALAD:
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach
6 slices bacon
6 green onions
2 oranges, seedless
1/2 cup of peanuts or cashews

DRESSING: Beat egg. Combine egg, sugar, vinegar, salt and bacon fat in pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches boiling point. Cool and then chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Spinach Salad 2

8 to 10 ounces of raw spinach, washed & dried
Salt & pepper
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 pound of bacon, cooked & crumbled
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 head iceberg lettuce, washed & dried
1 purple onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. raw Bird's Eye frozen peas, thawed (any brand is fine)
1 cup each low fat mayonnaise & low fat sour cream
2 ounces of Parmesan cheese, grated

DRESSING:
1 teaspoon each salt, paprika, celery seed & dry mustard
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of cider vinegar
1 cup of oil (olive or vegetable)

SALAD: Using a large bowl, layer the following ingredients in order: spinach, sprinkled with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar; onions, peas, bacon and eggs. Top with combined mayonnaise and sour cream. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Mix all ingredients well in blender, except oil. Gradually add oil, blending well. Chill. Serves 10. (Using a wire whisk to blend works equally as well as blender.)

Pineapple Cheese Salad/Dessert

2014-09-19T10:13:00.001-07:00

2 env. unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup of cold water
2 1/2 cups of (16 oz. can) crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup of walnuts, chopped

Soften the gelatin in cold water. Heat the pineapple. Do not drain. Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Add the lemon juice and sugar. Chill until the mixture is partially set. Fold in the whipped cream, cheese and nuts. Pour into molds and chill until set.

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Tossed Salad with Blue Chesse

2014-09-11T07:19:00.001-07:00

1 head Romaine lettuce
1 head iceberg lettuce
Radishes, sliced
Carrots, chopped
Cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
Avocados, sliced
Pepperidge Farm seasoned croutons
1/2 pkg. blue cheese, crumbled
La Martinque Famous French dressing

Wash and dry salad vegetables. Mix in bowl. Avocado slices may be first dipped in lemon juice to prevent browning. Toss with La Martinique dressing, then add crumbled blue cheese and croutons on top of salad.