Month: January 2013

OK Corral Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook 4 cups cooked pasta wheelsrib celery, sliced thinraw carrot, scrubbed and sliced into thin match sticksmedium onion, chopped1/2 green pepper, chopped5 radishes, sliced thincan (6 1/2 oz) drained tuna (water packed)3/4 cup dressing (see recipe, below) Toss all ingredients in a 

Pretzel Salad

Contributor: Alta (Dolly) Yates2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups crushed pretzels6 T oleo, melted3 T sugar plus 1/4 cup sugar8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 (12 oz) whipped topping1 (3 oz) package strawberry jello1 1/2 cup boiling water1 1/2 cup chopped, unpeeled red apples3/4 cup chopped walnuts 

Cherry Salad

Contributor: Shirlee Haire

2002 Cowley Cookbook
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can pineapple
1 can Borden’s milk (sweetened) 
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (12 oz) whipped topping
Mix cherries, milk and pineapple well. Add topping and nuts. Chill well before serving. 

Waldorf Hotel Waldorf Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 cup walnut halves1/2 cup mayo1/4 cup plain yogurt1 tsp prepared mustardpinch of dry mustardjuice of 1/2 lemon4-6 tart apples, peeled, cored and diced (2 cups)1-2 cups finely diced inner ribs celery (white part only, leaves reserved)salt and freshly ground pepper2 

Chicken Salad

Contributor: Unknown (Served at Enrichment Meeting)2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 boiled and boned hicken1 package slivered almonds (toasted 10 minutes)grapes (green and red)1 can water chestnutscelery1 cup mayonnaise (do not substitute)1 can chunk pineapple2 T Worcestershire sauce1 can mandarin oranges1/2 tsp seasoning salt Printable Version

Zippity Lemon Jello

Contributor: Jody Bridges
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 package lemon jello
1 cup boiling water
1 cup crushed pineapple (drain and save juice)
1 cup sprite
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 bananas sliced (or substitute 1 can mandarin oranges)
1/2 cup sugar
2 T cornstarch
saved pineapple juice and enough water or Sprite to make one cup
1 beaten egg
1 cup Cool Whip

Dissolve jello with boiling water, stirring continually. When dissolved, add Sprite. Stir well. Chill to partial set. Add crushed pineapple, marshmallows and sliced bananas. Chill until firmly set.

Topping:

In small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch together. Gradually add pineapple juice mixture, stirring until smooth. Add the beaten egg and cook until thick, stirring constantly.  When thick, cool completely.  When cooled, add Cool Whip and top the entire firmly set jello.

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Pasta Prima Vera Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups tri-colored rotini, cooked and drained2 cups broccoli florets1 cup sliced carrots1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered1/4 cup sliced red onions1 (8 oz) bottle Kraft fat-free peppercorn ranch dressing Mix pasta and vegetables. Add dressing. Refrigerate several hours. Printable Version

Curried Orzo and Chicken Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook One whole boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and chopped1 1/2 cup orzo, uncooked1 T unsalted butter2 tsp curry2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced1/2 green pepper, diced2 scallions, sliced1/3 cup raw peas6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained1/4 

Festive Pasta Salad

Contributor: Unknown
2002 Cowley Cookbook

3 cups mini lasagna, cooked and drained. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.

In large bowl, stir together:

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 salt

Stir in cool pasta and:

1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup slivered radishes
1 T chopped fresh parsley

Toss lightly until pasta and vegetables are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate.

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Chicken and Pasta Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook 6 cups uncooked curly-roni pasta Cook and drain, rinse with cold water to cool quickly, drain well.  Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together, then set aside: 1 1/2 cups reduced fat ranch salad dressing1/4 cup honey1/2 tsp poppy seed In large