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Salads

Potluck salads, from broccoli and spinach to the Jell-O kind.

11 recipes · each with a printable PDF

Fresh basil and tomatoes
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Favorite!

Blueberry Surprise

From East Millcreek 4th Ward Cookbook
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Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 (15 ounce) can blueberries, undrained
  • 1 cup cream, whipped

Instructions

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, gradually blend into cream cheese. Combine pineapple and blueberries. Add Jell-O mixture and stir to blend well. Beat cream until stiff. Fold into mixture. Pour into 9x13" pan. Chill until set.

Good stuff

Broccoli Salad

4 versions: Jeannie Bell, Bob DeRose, John Luker, Mary Porter Banister
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From Jeannie Bell

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped raw broccoli
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup raisins
Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Mix dressing ingredients and add to salad mix. Chill overnight. Serves 8.

From Bob DeRose

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or less)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
  • 1/4 of a red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Make salad dressing by combining mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Servers 4 to 6.

From John Luker

Ingredients

  • 2 to 4 bunches of broccoli flowerets
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • red grapes
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 small red onion
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

Mix dressing together then add to remaining ingredients.

From Mary Porter Banister

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped to bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 small shallot or red onion, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dressing
  • 3/4 cup light or regular mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Mix.

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Cherry Salad

From Marilyn Wilson
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Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (12 ounces) whipped topping
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits

Instructions

Mix topping and sweetened condensed milk together. Add all other ingredients. Chill overnight. Can use raspberry pie filling.

Favorite!

Christmas Red and Green Salad

From Marian P Robbins
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Ingredients

  • 1 package lemon Jell-O
  • 1 package lime Jell-O
  • 1 package raspberry Jell-O
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup cream, whipped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple

Instructions

Dissolve green Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water, 3/4 cup cold water (set in refrigerator). Dissolve raspberry Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water and 3/4 cup cold water (set at room temperature). Dissolve lemon Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water then add softened cream cheese, whipped cream, drained crushed pineapple. Spoon over lime Jell-O, then add raspberry Jell-O and set.

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Emerald Salad

From Vee Small
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Ingredients

  • 1 package lime Jell-O
  • 1 package lemon Jell-O
  • 2 cups crushed pineapple
  • 1 small carton cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup cream, whipped

Instructions

Partly set Jell-O, use pineapple juice with water to set Jell-O. Remove from refrigerator and add remaining ingredients. Return to refrigerator and finish setting Jell-O.

Favorite!

Nordstrom's Chicken Pistachio Salad

From Copycat of Nordstrom's salad by Jan Long
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Ingredients

  • Mixed Greens
  • chicken, cooked and cubed
  • grapes, halved
  • strawberries, quartered
  • craisins
  • pistachios

Instructions

Mix. Serve with Nordstrom's Black Cherry Vinaigrette purchased in their cafe, or any fruity dressing. This is a very refreshing green salad. I also serve it as a side dish without any chicken.

Favorite!

Raspberry Pretzel Salad

From Frieda McCaleb
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Ingredients

Crust
  • 2 cups fresh pretzels
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
2nd Layer
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
Top Layer
  • 1 (6 ounce) box raspberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2-3 cups frozen raspberries

Instructions

Mix crust ingredients together and spread in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Let cool.

Mix 2nd layer ingredients together and spread on cooled crust.

Dissolve the Jell-O into the water, once dissolved add frozen raspberries and let thicken slightly, then spread over cream cheese layer.

Untried, but looks interesting

Seven Layer Salad

From Ann Mortenson (Jalaine's work friend)
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Ingredients

  • 1. 1 small head of lettuce, chopped
  • 2. 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 3. 1 1/2 cups diced onion
  • 4. 1 cup celery
  • 5. 1 package frozen peas
  • 6. 8 boiled eggs, diced
  • 7. 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and diced

Instructions

Use 9x13 inch disk. Spread evenly over the top; one pint Best Foods mayonnaise mixed with 2 tablespoons sugar. Grate cheese on top. Refrigerate.

Untried, but looks interesting

Spinach Salad

PDF

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches spinach
  • 1 bunch red leaf lettuce
  • 3/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 pound bacon bits (real bacon is best)

Instructions

Dressing:
2/3 cup vinegar
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Untried, but looks interesting

Taco Salad

From Etienne Brasher
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 head lettuce
  • 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces Catalina dressing
  • 16 ounces crunched Doritos (plain or cheese)
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can S&P kidney beans, drained

Instructions

Chop onion, tomatoes and lettuce. Toss with grated cheese, Catalina dressing and bag Doritos. Slice and add avocado. Brown ground beef. Add drained kidney beans. Drain and add to salad. Decorate with chips, avocado and tomato slices. Serve pronto!

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Waldorf Salad Slaw

From Good Housekeeping Magazine
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw salad mix
  • 1 red delicious apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 granny smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dark seedless raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsley chopped
  • Radishes with tops for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt until combined. Add cabbage mix, apples, celery and raisins to bowl with dressing; toss well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow cabbage to soften.

To serve: sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish with radishes

Prep: 20 minutes plus chilling
Makes 12 servings, each about 85 calories

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