Month: January 2013

Orange Sherbet Salad

Contributor: Jan Ellis2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 large package orange jello2 cups boiling water1 pink orange sherbet2 cans mandarin oranges1 can crushed pineapple Combine all ingredients in order given. Pour into 9×12″ pan.  Place in fridge until set. Printable Version

Spinach Poppy Seed Salad

Contributor: Miriam Roberts2002 Cowley Cookbook Toss together in a large salad bowl: 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled1 (10 oz) package spinach leaves1 red onion, chopped1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced1 cup cottage cheese, rinsed and drained Dressing: 1/3 tsp dry mustard1/3 cup 

Bleu Cheese Dressing

Contributor: Enid Sanderson
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 pint mayonnaise
1 clove garlic (minced unless using blender)
3 oz blue cheese, separated
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tsp salt
2 T minced onion

Using half of blue cheese, beat all ingredients with electric mixer until smooth. Then crumble remaining cheese into mixture and mix lightly with spoon.

Chill and serve.

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Jiffy Salad Dressing

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 eggs (beaten)1/2 cup sugar2 heaping T salad dressingsalt, to taste1/4 cup vinegar1/4 cup water Blend eggs, sugar, salad dressing and salt in saucepan. Add vinegar and water. Cook on low heat until it starts to thicken (about 5 minutes), 

Cherry Pie Salad

Contributor: Wilma Anderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk1 (8 oz) container Cool-Whip1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained1 (16 oz) can cherry pie filling1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts2 cups miniature marshmallows Mix milk, Cool-Whip, pineapple, pie filling, nuts and marshmallows 

Texas Salad

Contributor: Enid Sanderson
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 lb. ground meat
2 T chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
garlic salt
3 tomatoes
5 green onions
1/4 head lettuce
1 package Fritos
grated cheese

Brown meat, adding small amount of water. To this, add chili powder, pepper, salt and sprinkle liberally with garlic salt. Let moisture simmer out of meat. Keep meat warm until ready to serve.

In large bowl, cut up tomatoes, onions and lettuce (use more lettuce if desired).  Combine two mixtures just before serving and add Fritos. Top with lots of grated cheese.

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Japanese Salad

Contributor: Gloria Phister 2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 medium head shredded cabbage 2 green onions, chopped 2 packages Top Ramen (chicken flavor) — crunch before opening Mix and pour in:  2 T sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Accent 2 spice packs from ramen 2 tsp 

Jan Asay’s Salad

Contributor: Enid Sanderson (from Shirley Busteed)2002 Cowley Cookbook “When Enid was ill, Shirley Busteed brought this over. It was delicious; we still use it a lot.” lettucefresh spinachred leaf lettucered onionmushroomsgrated cheese1/2 lb bacon pieces You can make any kind of salad but this dressing 

Bean Salad

Contributor: Enid Sanderson (from Peggy Bennion, Cody Stake)
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 (15 oz) can green beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped or some cauliflower

Dressing:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Combine all ingredients.  Heat dressing on stove util sugar dissolves. Chill, serve.

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Ethel’s Broccoli Salad

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 head broccoli1 small onion, chopped10 slices cooked bacon or 1-3oz jar Hormel bacon bits (100% real bacon)1 can water chestnuts, sliced Dressing:2/3 cup Miracle Whip1/2 cup white sugar1 1/2 T vinegar Mix ingredients together. Chill thoroughly in refrigerator. You