Cooking Up Cottage

Category: Salads

  • Tangy Pea and Cheese Macaroni Salad

     

     

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    Are you having a Memorial Day BBQ this weekend?  If so, you’ll need a great salad to feed a large group.  This Tangy Pea and Cheese Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for your holiday BBQ; it has a wonderful, sweet and tangy flavor that will leave your guests wanting more. 

    So get out a large bowl and let’s get started.  Boil your 1 lb. of elbow macaroni in a large pot according to the package directions.

    tangy pea and cheese salad 1While you are cooking the pasta, chop up your onion and dice your cheese into little cubes.
    cheese-and-onion-wAfter you’re done chopping the onion and the cheese, you can mix up the dressing for the salad.  Combine condensed milk, vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

    pea-and-cheese-salad-2-wAfter making the dressing, it’s time to combine the macaroni, onion, peas, and cheese in a separate bowl.pea-and-cheese-salad-3-wThen add dressing to the macaroni mixture.  Mix thoroughly and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.  This gives the peas time to thaw out.pea-salad-4-wThis recipe makes 10 generous servings of salad.  If you need less salad you can divide the recipe in half.  Now you can eat a delicious salad and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

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  • Dill Chicken Salad


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    So you made the Roast Chicken recipe and now you have chicken leftover. I’ve got a great way to use it up:  yummy Dill Chicken Salad. It’s easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. Let’s get started!

    First chop up 2 cups of cooked chicken.

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    Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.

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    Then one tablespoon of brown sugar.

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    Pour on one tablespoon of lemon juice.

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    Mix in 1 teaspoon of dill weed and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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    Now you can spread the Dill Chicken Salad on your favorite bread or crackers.

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    Top it with lettuce if you would like.

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    You could stir in any of your favorite chicken salad additions like grapes, almonds, raisins, celery, onions, or eggs. I like my chicken salad without any extras. Now, it’s time to enjoy your sandwich!

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  • Apple Salad

    Apple SaladHere is an apple salad that you will want to have at your next special event.  My Dad loves this apple salad and always requests to have it accompany any special meal.  The great thing about this salad is it’s easy to make and people love it.

    To start, make sure you thaw the Cool Whip in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before you begin the recipe.  If you don’t have the Cool Whip thawed out ahead of time, you won’t be able to make this salad.apple-salad-ingredients-wNow peel and chop your 4 apples into bite size pieces.  Next peel and slice the banana. Then wash 1 cup of red grapes and cut each grape in half.  Finally mix your chopped apples, sliced bananas, sliced red grapes, 1 cup of marshmallows, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 8 oz. package (thawed) Cool Whip, 1 tsp. of sugar, 1/2 tsp. of lemon juice and 1/4 tsp. of salt.

    apple saladNow that it’s mixed you can refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve and receive compliments.  Enjoy!

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