Southern's Chefs Recipes from our kitchens to yours
Salads

Fruit Salad..................................................................Theresa S., Mount Olive, N.C.

1-20 oz. unsweetened pineapple chucks
1-15 oz. can of pears, drained
1-15 oz. can of peaches, drained
1 ½ cups of grapes
1 box Fat Free Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
2 large bananas
3 tsp. lemon juice
1-10 oz. jar Maraschino CherriesDrain pineapple reserving juice in a small bowl. In a larger bowl combine pineapple, peaches, pears and grapes. Cover and Chill. Add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Pour into a small bowl, whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Slice bananas into a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss to coat. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cool pudding; toss gently.
Refrigerate!

Mom's Crab Salad ............................................Pat L., Mount Olive, N.C
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1 package (12-16 oz.) of imitation crab meat
1/2 to 3/4 head of iceberg lettuce
1 bunch scallions
Ranch dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Shred crab meat.
Finely chop the lettuce.
Dice the scallions.
Mix in a large bowl.
Add Ranch dressing and blend well (amount of dressing used depends on your individual taste and consistency you desire).
Add salt and pepper to taste, then enjoy on crackers, breads, tortillas, etc.

Very Simple, Very Good!


5-Cup Salad...........................................Diane C., Robersonville, N.C.

1 Cup drained chunk pineapple
1 Cup drained mandarin oranges
1 Cup small marshmallows
1 Cup coconut
1 Cup sour cream
Mix pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and coconut.
Stir in sour cream.
Ready to serve.
Fruit Salad.....................................................Nancy V., Rocky Mount, N.C.

1 large box of Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding
2 cans of Chunked Pineapple (15oz)
2 cans of Mandarin Oranges (8 oz)
1 jar of sliced cherries
3 large bananas (You will slice these for your salad)

Mix vanilla pudding and juice from the pineapple and mandarin oranges in a sauce pan over medium high. Stir continuously until mixture jells completely. Remove and cool.

Mix pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, sliced cherries, and the sliced bananas in a large bowl. Once the jell mixture has cooled, pour into large bowl w/fruit.

There's your fruit salad!!

ENJOY!!!


Cherry Salad .......................................Diane C, Robersonville, N.C..

1 can cherry pie filling
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can eagle brand milk
1 medium cool whip
Mix all ingredients together. Chill
Cranberry Salad .................................Diane C, Robersonville, N.C..

2 pkg. cherry Jell-O
1 c. hot water
1 can whole cranberries
1 can crushed pineapple
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. orange juice
1 c. chopped pecans
mix Jell-O and hot water. Dissolve.
Add cranberries, pineapple, celery, orange juice, and pecans.
Stir and chill until jellied
Marinated Slaw..............................................Dave B., Mount Olive, N.C.

1 head cabbage
1 large bell pepper
1 large onion
2 tsp. pimento
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
3/4 cup oil
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard

Shred cabbage, pepper, onion & diced pimento in a bowl. Boil oil, vinegar and spices for 5 minutes. Pour sugar over ingredients. Then pour sauce over vegetables and sugar. Let stand for at least 4 hours before serving. Turn or stir frequently.
Grandma Barbara's Cranberry Salad .....................Lisa W., Gatesville, N.C.

1 small package Cherry Jell-O
1 small can crushed pineapple
1 cup diced apples
1 can cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Dissolve Jell-O as directed on box. Chop cranberry sauce finely and add. Add all other ingredients and put in refrigerator to congeal.
Macaroni Salad..............................................................Amy B., Warsaw, N.C.

16 oz. box macaroni, cooked according to package directions
4-5 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
onions, finely chopped
3-5 tomatoes, cut into 1/2" chunks
1/2 - 3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 - 3/4 cup Marzetti's Cole Slaw Dressing
salt and pepper to taste

The ingredients in this recipe are not added in specific amounts. Each ingredient should be added to taste. For a large making of this recipe, I cook a 16 oz. box of macaroni, 4 or 5 eggs, 3 to 5 tomatoes (depending on size), about 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of Miracle Whip, and 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of the cole slaw dressing. Use the cole slaw dressing with caution, because it is very flavorful! I have tried to substitute other brands of cole slaw dressing, but have not found another brand with the same flavor. It is important to use Miracle Whip (or another brand of salad dressing) and not to use mayonnaise. The combination of the Miracle Whip and the cole slaw dressing is what gives this salad its unique, tangy flavor. Just mix all of the above ingredients and refrigerate (overnight gives the best flavor, but it is delicious as soon as it is prepared).