5 Cup Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 C Mandarin Oranges
1 C Pineapple Tidbits
1 C Miniature Marshmallows
1 C Shredded Coconut
1 C Sour Cream

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.

* From my grandma's recipe box

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

8 C Cucumber, peeled and cut into quartered slices (about 8 medium cucumbers)

1 C Mayonnaise

3/4 C Sweet onion, chopped

1 t Dried Dill

1/4 t Garlic powder

1/8 t Black pepper

1/2 t Kosher salt

4 oz Sharp cheddar, cut into small cubes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Tip: For lighter version use half regular mayonnaise and half light mayonnaise. 

* My recipe

Sweet Pea Salad

Ingredients:

4 C Peas
6 Strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 C Cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 C Red onion, diced
6 T Mayonnaise
2 T Sour cream
4 T Mint, chopped (optional)
1 Pinch Cayenne (optional)

Directions:

Mix everything and chill in the fridge.

*Adapted from http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/07/fresh-pea-salad.html

Quick and Easy Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 pound seedless green grapes, halved
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss together strawberries, grapes, bananas, and strawberry yogurt. Serve immediately.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

* From http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/24373/fruit-salad-in-seconds

Chunky Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

1 ½ C Uncooked macaroni, cooked & drained

½ lb Cooked ham cut into ½” cubes

1 Cucumber, peeled & cut in small pieces

1 C Frozen peas, thawed & drained

¼ C Grated carrot

¼ C Finely chopped red onion (optional)

1 ¼ C Mayonnaise

¼ tsp Salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled (several hours or overnight).

* From my mom's recipe box