SaladsOLD FASHION SALAD RECIPES: Avaline's Sauerkraut, Virginia's Overnight or Strawberry Banana Gelatin
Salads are so important they are the feature of some meals. Other meals, salads serve as side dishes. At holiday meals, family reunions, church socials, etc, salads often get their own table. If you are tired of serving the same salads time after time, try these old fashion salads for something different. Try Avaline"s Sauerkraut Salad, Virginia"s Overnight Salad, or a Strawberry-Banana Gelatin Salad.
AVALINE"S SAUERKRAUT SALAD
1 can (1 lb 4 oz) sauerkraut
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Combine the kraut, green pepper, onion, sugar, salt and pepper together. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. You may add celery seed, if desired.
OVERNIGHT SALAD
1 large head of lettuce
1 head cauliflower
1 onion
2 cups Miracle Whip
1/3 cup sugar
1 jar bacon bits (or 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cauliflower, and onion.
Mix the sugar and Miracle Whip together until sugar is dissolved. Toss the sugar mixture with the lettuce mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving pour bacon bits and Parmesan cheese on top and toss.
STRAWBERRY BANANA GELATIN SALAD
1 large box strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 bananas, sliced
2 small boxes frozen strawberries
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
8 oz carton sour cream
In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the gelatin, stirring till gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the bananas, strawberries, and crushed pineapple; stir to mix in well. Pour the mixture into an oblong baking dish and refrigerate until firm. Remove from the refrigerator and spread sour cream over the top. Pour the remaining gelatin mixture over the sour cream. Return to refrigerator until firm.
Enjoy!