Five Cup Salad

This is a delicious fruit salad that is so attractive. I like to make it when kids are coming for dinner because it looks so good and is good. My friend, Janice, from way back in junior high and high school, gave this recipe to me when we both had little kids running around. Now, we're both grandmas.

1 c pineapple tidbits
1 c sour cream
1 c colored miniature marshmallows
1 c angel flake coconut
1 c mandarin oranges

Mix together and let it set in refrigerator. Enjoy!

Vernor's Salad

This is such a delicious salad and was given to me by a former sister-in-law.
Vernor's Ginger Ale gives a zing that everyone loves! I don't know if other brands of ginger ale will work. I understand Vernor's is a Michigan brand.

2 boxes lemon jello
1 pt Vernor's Ginger Ale
1 c hot water
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 c red grapes
marchino cherries

Put it together and let it set in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles

This recipe came out in our newspaper and was sent in by my friend, Joan. It was given to her by one of our former pastor's wives, Margaret. It's very easy to make. No cooking. Keeps for weeks in refrigerator.

4 c sugar
4 c vinegar
2 teas tumeric
2 teas celery salt
2 teas ground mustard
2 Tbs salt

Mix syrup mixture in jar and tightly pack in sliced cucumbers.

Vel's Right From The Garden Cucumber Salad

We were visiting my mom. my brother, Bill, and his wife, Vel, last spring. Vel had me help her put this salad together. I told her I don't care for cucumbers but Jerry does. At dinner I decided to be a good guest and eat a little of everything. Oh my, I loved these cucumbers! I asked her for the recipe and I've made them for us! It's very simple and very delicious!

4 long cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly.
16 oz jar mayonaise (real)
Vinegar to taste (less than 1/4 c.)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 TBS prepared mustard
2 TBS sugar
1 TBS milk

Mix all ingredients except cucumbers and onions.
Mix well.
Stir cucumbers and onions into dressing, until well blended.
Chill 24 hours.
Serves 10.

Orange Salad

My mom gave me this delicious recipe.

1 pt. small curd cottage cheese
1 box orange jello
1 Sm pkg Cool Whip
1 can mandarin oranges

Mix cottage cheese, jello, & cool whip in food processor. (It doesn't have to whipped up in the food processor but kids like it better when they can't see the cottage cheese!)
Add oranges.
Set in refrigerator.
Very delicious.

Cauliflower/Broccoli Salad

This delicious recipe came from my daughter, Pam.

1 head cauliflower - broken apart
1 head broccoli - broken apart
1 bunch green onions - chopped
1 lb bacon - chopped, fried, drained

(I usually steam the cauliflower & broccoli first, but it's not necessary.)
mix 1/4 c white vinegar & 1/3 c sugar
stir in 1/2 to 1 c mayonnaise (I use 1/2 c Miracle Whip and 1/2 c sour cream!)
mix altogether. It's best made a few hours ahead and cooled in refrigerator.
Mmmm!