Triple Berry Salad

Triple Berry Salad

16 oz. cool whip
1 lrg. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
3 8 oz. yoplait yogurt (vanilla, strawberry, raspberry etc.)
1 bag mixed berry frozen fruit

Mix cool whip, dry pudding mix, yogurt and fruit together.
a family favorite!

Four – Bean Salad

Four – Bean Salad

Combine: ½ c sugar, ½ tsp salt, 2/3 c oil,
2/3 c vinegar Mix until sugar has dissolved.

Add:
1 16oz can garbonzo beans, drained
1 16oz can green beans, drained
1 16oz can yellow wax beans, drained
1 16oz can red kidney beans, drained
1 small onion cut in rings

Mix together, pour dressing over beans and marinate at least 2 hours or days.

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad
Caralee Thomas

8 slices bacon, crisp and broken
4 c. broccoli, bite size
1 c. celery, sliced
2/3 c. almonds, toasted
2 c. red grapes, cut in half
1/2 c. sliced green onions

Dressing:
1 c. mayo
3-5 T. cider vinegar (red wine is better)
1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar

Mix together and add to salad, mix well.

Carrot Raisin Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad
Lubby’s Recipe

2 pounds carrots, pealed and trimmed
1 cup raisins
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup powdered sugar

Shred carrots using large holes of grater. In a large bowl combine carrots, raisins, and pineapple. In small bowl mix mayo and powdered sugar until well blended. Pour over carrot mixture and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours/

Greek Spinach Salad

Greek Spinach Salad
Carolyn Carter

1 pkg craisins
1 pkg parmesan cheese, shredded
1 pkg feta cheese, crumbled
2 small cans black olives, sliced
1 can mandarin oranges
1 small red onion, thinny sliced
1 pkg sliced mushrooms
1 pkg slivered almonds
1 ½ bags spinach
1 bottle poppy seed dressing

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl except dressing. Add dressing when ready to serve.

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad – Cooking with Basic Food Storage

1 cup uncooked macaroni or other pasta
1 t. salt
4 cups boiling water
1 can tuna fish
1 cup chopped vegetables (celery, green pepper, onion, cooked peas, carrots, etc.)
Salad dressing

Bring water and salt to a boil. Add macaroni. Boil until tender (abt 10 minutes); do not overcook. Drain. Rinse in cold water. Drain again. Chill. Mix with tuna fish and vegetables. Marinate with salad dressing to taste (approximately ½ cup).

Delightful Pasta/Fruit Salad

Delightful Pasta/Fruit Salad
Carolyn Carter

1 pkg bowtie pasta, cooked
1 pkg tri-color rotini, spiral cooked
3 to 4 green onions chopped
3 to 4 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups red grapes, cut in half
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 container of coleslaw dressing
1 cup mayo
4 grilled chicken breast, cubed
1 can cashews
Toss together and serve.

Sweet Pork Salad and Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Sweet Pork Salad and Cilantro Ranch Dressing:

1 pork tenderloin (Costco) 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 can green chili, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, 1/3 cup water,1/4 cup red salsa, 1/4 cup green salsa.

Cook pork on high with chili's, garlic powder, water, until meat starts to shred, (about 4 hours in a crock pot) continue cooking on low until completely shredded.

Cilantro Ranch Dressing: 1 bunch of cilantro, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3/4 package of dry ranch dressing mix, 2 clove garlic, juice of 2 limes, 1 tsp hot sauce, (optional). Place all in a blender until smooth.

Layer: 5 cups romaine and 5 cups iceberg lettuce, cooked pork, then black pinto beans, rice(optional), tomatoes, avocado, tortilla chips and cheese. ENJOY!