"Salads" Recipes

Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 – 3 ounce package instant pudding – vanilla, coconut or banana 1 cup milk 1 cup Cool Whip 1 – 15 1/4 ounce can crushed pineapple 1 – 5 1/2 ounce can mandarin oranges 2 large bananas, sliced 2 cup miniature marshmallows (optional) 1/2 cup coconut (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix […]

Submitted by Brian M. INGREDIENTS 1 head lettuce 1 large Bermuda onion 1 pound bacon 1 head cauliflower (can use broccoli) 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 to 2 cups Miracle Whip 1/3 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt pepper nuts (optional) DIRECTIONS Layer in large bowl in order given: lettuce, not wet, broken uponion, […]

Grandma used her meat grinder to grind the fresh cranberries, but I use my food processor which works just fine, especially if the cranberries are frozen.

This is a classic!

“Wow, what is this salad, I asked.” It tastes so very refreshing! It’s Tabouli, she answered, & gave me the recipe. I’ll surely add the optional mint leaves because they grow in my garden.

This fruit medley will brighten any table.

Mix together and it’s ready to eat.

Servings: 6 Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 4 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups seedless green grape halves 1 1/2 cups small cantaloupe balls 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup cashews melon rings & lettuce leaves […]

Very tasty indeed!

Servings: 10 Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cranberries, chopped 1 cup Braeburn apple, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup walnuts (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 – 8 ounce package vanilla, low-fat yogurt DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients, stir to coat. […]

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 2 pounds carrots 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 – 8 ounce can tomato sauce 3 ounces tomato cocktail 1 onion, sliced & separated into rings 1 green pepper, thinly sliced DIRECTIONS Scrape carrots; slice & cook in boiling water until tender-crisp. […]

Give your guests a treat

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 2 pounds fresh asparagus 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sesame oil DIRECTIONS Wash and peel the asparagus with potato peeler. Cut spears diagonally in 1 1/2 lengths. Boil asparagus pieces in water for 1 minute; drain and rinse under […]

Fantastic flavor. A hit wherever it goes!

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 5 cups broccoli florets 10 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup grapes, cut in half 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup red onion, minced 1 cup mayo 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar DIRECTIONS Fry and crumble bacon. Let cool. Mix together the remaining […]

A potluck favorite

Mix up the dressing and let your imagination be your guide as to salad ingredients.

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 cup pretzels crushed (can use blender) 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter (melted) 8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces Cool Whip 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained DIRECTIONS Mix together pretzels, 1/2 cup sugar and butter and spread on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes and […]

A delicious and unique treat.

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 – 6 ounce package orange jello 1 pint orange sherbet softened 2 cans mandarin oranges 2 cups boiling water 1 cup mandarin orange juice DIRECTIONS Mix jello and boiling water until jello is totally mixed. Add sherbet, mandarin orange juice and mandarin oranges. Put in fridge until jello is […]

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 – 3 ounce package red jello 1 can jellied cranberries 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup Cool Whip chopped nuts (optional) DIRECTIONS Prepare jello as directed. Mash cranberries and when jello is partially set, dump remaining ingredients into it and let it set completely.

Use as a dessert or salad for a crowd. A Thanksgiving Day treat.

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 pound hamburger 1 package taco seasoning 1 bag ready to use lettuce 1 container grape tomatoes 1 green pepper, chopped 6 green onions 1 bag Doritos, crushed salsa any shredded cheese you prefer DIRECTIONS Brown hamburger, season with taco seasoning to your liking. Mix together in a large bowl, […]

Serving a crowd? Make the day before and refrigerate.

Be careful. It’s addictive!

The broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds and bacon bits make this a tasty and healthy salad

My husband talked a local caterer into sharing this recipe. It’s his favorite French dressing.