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Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Another old recipe. My grandmother used to make this. The secret is adding the potatoes warm. 6 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup mayo 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup cooked, crumbled bacon…

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red potato salad

Microwave Potato Salad

  2 pounds red potatoes, sliced, but not peeled 1/3 cup water ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard ½ teaspoon celery seed ½ teaspoon salt   Place sliced potatoes and water in 2 quart microwave safe casserole.  Cover (vented).  Cook on high 14 to 16 minutes,…

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cucumber salad

Marinated Cucumbers

Another old time favorite, takes a few minutes to make. Make the night before for best flavor. 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 2 cups sliced cucumbers 1/4 cup sliced onions   Combine the first 4 ingredients. Mix in cucumbers and onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight Makes 2…

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orange spinach salad

Mandarin-Sesame Spinach Salad

  1-6-oz. bag baby spinach, rinsed 1-11-oz can mandarin oranges ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds   Dressing- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon sesame oil Fresh ground black pepper Drain oranges, reserve juice.   In a large bowl, toss spinach, orange…

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red potato salad

Italian Potato Salad

1 lb. red potatoes cut into chunks ¼ cup Italian salad dressing 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 hard cooked egg, chopped 4 green onions, sliced   Boil potatoes 15 minutes, or just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain. Mix dressings and mustard. Place potatoes,…

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dijon coleslaw

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

A little different, and oh so simple!   5 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard   Mix dressing ingredients. Pour over cabbage and carrots. Mix and chill.   Photo Credit – CC BY-SA by primalprogress

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Honey Lime Fruit Salad

A quick summer favorite!  Can pineapple chunks, drain juice, reserving ¼ cup Can mandarin oranges, drained 1 sliced banana Sliced Strawberries Sliced Kiwi ¼ teaspoon grated lime peel 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 Tablespoon honey   Place prepared fruits in a bowl. Mix reserved pineapple juice, lime peel, lime juice and honey. Pour dressing over…

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Fruit Salad Carousels

A cute presentation for a luncheon. Honestly, I skip the apple and the sherbet. 16 Red lettuce leaves 8 Watermelon slices — 1/4″thick 8 Cantaloupe slices — 1/4″thick 4 Kiwis — peeled and sliced 3 Oranges; peeled — sectioned 8 Apples — center core removed 8 Scoops sherbet (1/3 c each) 8 small Bunches grapes…

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fruit kabobs

Fruit Kabobs

These are really fun. Kids love them.   1 1/2 c low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 1/2 T flaked coconut 1 1/2 T reduced-sugar orange marmalade various fruits: melon, pineapple, apples, pears, blackberries, strawberries, kiwis, etc. NOTE: If using pear, apple, or banana – toss the cut fruit with lemon juice to prevent browning!  Combine the…

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