Grape Salad

Grape Salad -- VERY GOOD

4# grapes (2# green 2# red) washed and dried

1 - 8oz cream cheese (softened)

1 - 8oz sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. chopped pecans

The sauce stickes better to the grapes if they are dry.

Mix last six ingredients together first and then mix in grapes.

Dad's Potato Salad

This is the potato salad I grew up on. My dad always made it and I always loved it! It is really good and really easy. The ingredients dont have amounts, just add what you think. It is really foolproof.

Ingredients:

Potatoes (I used red because then you don't have to peel them)

Boiled eggs

Chopped pickles

Mayonaise/Miracle Whip (or both)

Mustard

Lemon Juice

Pickle Juice

Celery Salt

Celery Seed

Garlic Salt

Onion Salt (I put onion flakes)

Sugar to taste

Ground Sage (just about a 1/2 tsp)

Just boil the eggs and chopped potatoes.  Chop the eggs and pickles up and add them to the drained potatoes.  Add the sauce and stir. 

Cranberry Mold Salad

This has got to be one of my all time favorite holiday salads.  My mom and dad have made it for as long as I can remember and I have carried on the tradition in our family. 

1 c. ground raw cranberries

1 c. granulated sugar

1 c. hot water

1/2 c. red grapes (halved)

1 c. ground apples

1 3oz pkg lemon jello

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drain juice and save)

1/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

combine cranberries, apples, pineapple and sugar.  Mix hot water and pineapple juice to make 2 cups, heat and dissolve jello in it.  Pour into a bowl and chill until partially set.  After it is partially set, add cranberry, apple, pineapple mixture, grapes and nuts.  Chill until firm.  Enjoy.

Taco Salad

This is another family favorite.  It is simple and you can make it with or without meat.  Just add extra beans if you don't want meat.

Ingredients:

1 bag of salad (any variety)

2 roma tomatoes, diced

1 can kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 pkg. taco seasoning

1 lb hamburger

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Catalina dressing

tortilla chips or frito chips

Directions:

Brown the hamburger and follow taco seasoning directions.  Meanwhile put salad, beans, tomatoes, and cheese in large bowl.

When meat mixture is done, add to the salad mixture and toss with Catalina dressing.  Serve over chips.  Enjoy.