Strawberry Grape Salad

1 qt. strawberries, washed and sliced
1 can pineapple tidbits (well drained)
1 pkg. strawberry glaze
1 bunch red grapes, sliced

Wash and slice 1 quart fresh strawbrries. Add 1 can pineapple tidbits, well drained, then sliced grapes. Mix well. Add 1 package strawberry glaze. Mix well. Place in large airtight bowl. Chill in refrigerator overnight before serving.

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

1 large can fruit cocktail
1 can Mandarin oranges
1 (20oz) can chunk pineapple
3 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. Cool Whip
3 oz. strawberry banana Jell-O
1 bag mini marshmallows
chopped fresh fruit (bananas, grapes, strawberries) (optional)

Open and drain all canned fruit. If also using fresh fruit, chop and set aside in a bowl. Soften cream cheese in a large bowl.

Mix Cool Whip and dry Jell-O (just the powder) with the cream cheese. Make sure that all of the sugar/powder from the Jell-O is dissolved. Finally, add all the canned/fresh fruit.

This may be served immediately, but chilling the fruit salad for 30 minutes to an hour before serving is best.

Cabbage-Broccoli Salad

1 pkg. shredded cabbage
1/2 bunch broccoli - sm. pieces
1 1/2 c. celery - chopped
6 green onions - chopped
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. green grapes - halved
1/4 c. slivered almonds

DRESSING:

1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
1 (8 oz.) bottle creamy cucumber dressing

This serves at least 12 persons. Can be put together ahead of time. Add dressing 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Good with turkey or ham.

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill

3 med. cucumbers, sliced
1 med. sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. white wine vinegar
5 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper

In a bowl make alternating layers of cucumbers and sliced onion, sprinkling with chopped dill. Combine sour cream, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over cucumbers. Let chill at least 4 hours.

Potato Salad for a Crowd

10 lbs potatoes (peeled, cubed, and boiled)
1 lb bacon (fried and crumbled)
6 eggs hard boiled (peeled and chopped)
1 quart real mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)

Mix all ingredients and enjoy!!

Tuna, Pasta, Broccoli, and Red Pepper Salad

1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. drained capers
1 tsp. crumbled oregano leaves
1-2 cloves finely minced garlic
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

SALAD:

1 bunch broccoli
1/2 lb. fresh cooked farfalle noodles or shell macaroni
2-3 red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 (7 oz.) cans solid white tuna, drained and coarsely crumbled

For dressing: Combine all ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid, shake well and chill.

For salad: Peel broccoli stems and cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick. Divide florets into 1 inch pieces. Steam stems and florets until crisp tender. Place in colander and cool with running water. Pat dry.

Combine pasta, peppers and broccoli in large serving bowl and toss lightly with dressing. Add tuna and toss gently. Cover and chill before serving. 4 servings.

Clown Face Salad

1 1/2 cups torn lettuce

1 oz. cooked ham, cut into thin strips

1 hard boiled egg, shell removed, cut in half lengthwise

2 slices ripe black olive

1 cherry tomato

1 strip red bell pepper

3 (ready to eat) baby carrots, cut into thin strips

Salad dressing, any flavor

Directions

In a salad bowl or serving plate, arrange lettuce leaves for base of face.

Place egg halves on lettuce to resemble eyes, use sliced olives to make pupils.

Use the cherry for the nose and the red pepper slice for the mouth.

Arrange sliced ham on both sides of head to form hair. Make a bow tie at base of head from carrots.

Roll up a colorful printed piece of paper into a cone shape and tape at seams to create a hat and sit on top of the head. (Kids can decorate their own clown hats on plain paper for added fun).

Note: Substitute turkey or chicken for the ham.

Homemade Croutons

Ingredients needed to make croutons:

• Slices of bread
• Your choice of fresh herbs and spices
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• Olive oil or canola oil spay
• Mixing bowl
• A spatula
• A knife
• A baking sheet

How to make croutons:

1. Mix your herbs and spices with the olive oil.

   Prepare a half cup of olive oil in a glass container. Slowly add the herbs, salt, and pepper to the olive oil and mix thoroughly with a spoon to taste.

2. Apply your flavored oil to the bread slices.

   Apply the flavored oil to both sides of your bread slices using a spoon or a brush. Make sure each bread slice is completely covered with the flavored oil.

3. Cut your bread slices.

   Stack your slices of bread atop one another and carefully cut them into cubes using your knife. Spray your baking tray with olive oil or canola oil spray to prevent sticking and place your cubes on the tray in a single layer.

4. Bake your croutons.

   Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Farenheit and place the baking tray with the crouton cubes in the oven

   
   . Bake for eight minutes. Remove your baking sheet and use a spatula to life your croutons from the tray to prevent sticking. Continue baking for another eight minutes and repeat the process until the croutons are dry and crispy. Remove the croutons from the oven and allow them to cool before adding them to your favorite salad.