Salads and Dressings

Coleslaw

Coleslaw
From: Kristi Sweetser

3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
DRESSING
1/2 cup mayo
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 T. sugar
2 T. Dijon mustard
1-1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
1/8 tsp. salt
pinch pepper

Combine the vegetables in a large bowl and mix well.
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.

Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Broccoli & Bacon Salad

Broccoli & Bacon Salad
From: Donna Crane

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
3 T. cider vinegar
1 medium onion chopped
1 bunch broccoli
1/3 c. raisins
8 slices cooked bacon

Prepare 3-4 hours early – mayo, sugar, salt & vinegar. Mix well. Chop onion & broccoli into small pieces. Add to the dressing. Chill. Stir periodically. When ready to serve, add raisins & bacon. Taste – may need more salt. Stir again before serving. Serve cold.

Barb’s Potato Salad

Barb’s Potato Salad
From: Delmar and Barb Schroeder

4 egg yokes (hard boiled) add egg whites to potatoes
3 teaspoons mustard
1 small can evaporated milk (fat free)
½ cup sugar (start out with a little less, then add if needed)
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
¼ to 1/3 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 onion (chopped fine)
About 10 red potatoes (cooked and cooled before peeling and grating.

Smash egg yokes with a fork, add mustard and milk, stir with whisk, then add rest of ingredients. Best if prepared and chilled the day before serving.

Delmar’s Poppy Seed Dressing

Delmar’s Poppy Seed Dressing
From: Delmar and Barb Schroeder

1/3 cup vinegar
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion (rounded)
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Blend vinegar, sugar, onion, and dry mustard till clear or completely dissolved (3 minutes),
add salt and vegetable oil, blend 10 minutes, stir in poppy seed. Chill before serving, best if made a day or two ahead of time.

Barb’s Good Coleslaw (Old Fashioned)

Barb’s Good Coleslaw (Old Fashioned)
From: Delmar and Barb Schroeder

1½ lb cabbage
1/3 cup vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup cream
1 tsp salt

The above is the basic recipe, add the following to taste:
Diced apples
Sliced bananas
Small marshmallows

Shred or chop cabbage, mix other ingredients, pour over shredded cabbage, and whatever else you add, toss and serve.

Barb’s Turkey Dressing

Barb’s Turkey Dressing
From: Delmar and Barb Schroeder

Turkey broth – cook neck and giblets and debone. Cook below items in 1 cup broth, save the rest of the broth for gravy.

1 Apple chopped
½ cup dried apricots chopped
½ cup prunes chopped
1 med onion chopped
2 stalks celery chopped

Add salt and sugar to taste. Let cool,

8 cups cubed home made type bread.
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients. If too dry, add more broth. Bake in casserole covered 325 degrees for 40 – 45 minutes or 375 degrees for 20 – 30 minutes.

Spinach and Totellini Salad

Spinach and Totellini Salad
From: Kristi Sweetser

1 (20 oz.)
or 2 (9 oz.) pkg(s). cheese filled tortellini
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2/3 cup grated parmesan
2 cups (approx. 1 12 oz. pkg.) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 can (approx. 3 oz.) black olives, sliced
1 (16 oz.) bottle Italian dressing

Cook tortellini according to package directions, rinse and drain.  Combine tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, and olives.  Add enough salad dressing to coat.  Toss and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Let sit in refrigerator for atleast 3 hours for flavors to meld.  Add additional dressing and toss, just before serving (Note:  pasta soaks up dressing and makes the salad a bit dry if you don't add more dressing).
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