Four-Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 – (9oz) pkg frozen green beans1 – (9oz) pkg frozen wax beans3/4 C olive oil1/2 Tbsp lemon juice3/4 C wine vinegar2 cloves of garlic, crushed1 tsp dried oregano leaves2 tsp sugar1 – (15oz) can chick-peas, drained1 – (15oz) can kidney beans, drained1 small sweet onion, finely chopped2/3 C celery, finely chopped Directions1. CookContinue reading “Four-Bean Salad”

Creamy Waldorf Salad

Ingredients 4 C (about 4 medium apples), chopped1/2 C celery, chopped1/4 C maraschino cherries, halved1/4 C pecans or walnuts, chopped2 Tbsp. raisins1/3 C mayo1/3 C vanilla yogurt1/3 C whipping cream, whipped to medium peaks Directions1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except whipped cream. Mixing well.2. Gently fold in whipped cream.3. Store in refrigerator.

Salad Dressing

Aletha Hutchinson Ingredients1/4 C olive oil3/4 C vegetable oil1 egg2 Tbsp. sugar1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. dry mustard1/2 tsp. paprika1/4 C cornstarch1 C water Directions1. Put into a bowl; both oils, egg, sugar, salt, mustard and paprika. DO NOT STIR!2. In a small saucepan, combine water and cornstarch, cook and stir constantly until thick and clear.3.Continue reading “Salad Dressing”

Homemade Croutons

6 C day old sourdough bread, cut into cubes1/2 C olive oil6 Tbsp. grated parmesan1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients except bread cubes, mixing well Pour mixture over bread crumbs and toss to coat. Spread bread mixture onto a bakingContinue reading “Homemade Croutons”

Vegetable Salad

Ingredients1 C broken green bean, drained1 C wax beans, drained1 C kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 yellow onion, sliced1 green pepper, sliced DRESSING:1/3 C vegetable oil2/3 C vinegar¾ C sugar1 tsp salt½ tsp. pepper Directions1. Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion and green pepper.2. Mix all the dressing ingredients together. Pour over theContinue reading “Vegetable Salad”

Seven-Layer Salad

Ingredients1 small head of lettuce, chopped1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts1 red onion, chopped1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed6 eggs, hard-boiled, sliced6 slices bacon, fried crisp, crumbled½ C Mayonnaise1 (8 oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese Directions1. Layer lettuce, water chestnuts, red onion, peas, eggs and bacon in bowl in order listed.2. Spread mayonnaiseContinue reading “Seven-Layer Salad”

Jello Pimento Salad

Susan Delisle Ingredients1 (3 oz.) package of lemon Jello1 small jar of pimentos, undrained1 small (6-8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese1 ½ C frozen cool whip, thawed Directions1. Mix the pineapple and pimento in a saucepan large enough to eventually hold all the ingredients (but small enough to fit inContinue reading “Jello Pimento Salad”

Frog Eye Salad

Tanya Delisle Ingredients1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges1 (15 oz.) can pineapple tidbits1 (15 oz.) can fruit cocktail1 heaping cup of Acini de Pepe pasta2 eggs1 C sugar3 Tbsp. flour1 container Cool WhipNote: the can sizes of fruit are approximate. Any weight close to that is fine. Directions1. Drain juice from fruits into a saucepanContinue reading “Frog Eye Salad”

Crunchy Pea Salad

Ingredients1 (16 oz.) package frozen green peas, thawed½ head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces1 C celery, chopped1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts1 tsp salt½ C mayonnaise¼ C Italian dressing1 C pecans, chopped Directions1. Combine peas, cauliflower, celery, water chestnuts and salt in a large bowl.2. Mix mayo and Italian dressing in separate bowl. CombineContinue reading “Crunchy Pea Salad”

Cowboy Pasta Salad

by Leslie Hawkes Ingredients1-pound dried mini pasta shells1 tsp olive oil1-pound bacon, cooked and diced¾-pound ground beef1 tsp. cuminPinch of red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste1 C mayonnaise¼ C BBQ sauce, your favorite2 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce2 ½ tsp. hot chili sauce1 (15 oz.) can sweet corn, drained2 C cherry tomatoes,Continue reading “Cowboy Pasta Salad”