Granny Sandys Simple Salad Recipes

SANDY'S SIMPLE SPRING LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine shallot, honey, mustard, and salt in a jar with a lid; add olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is thickened.
• Place arugula in a bowl and drizzle dressing over greens; toss to coat.

SANDY'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, relish and onions.
• Mix the mayonnaise, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Slowly pour the mayonnaise mixture into the potatoes - don't put it all at once - and mix together until moist. You might not use all of the 2 cups of the mayonnaise mixture (it depends on the potatoes). Add salt and pepper to taste.

SIMPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and poppyseeds to a glass jar with a lid. Season with salt and pepper, then vigorously shake to combine.
• Add the lettuce and shaved apples to a serving bowl. Lightly dress with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.

GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the apples, undrained pineapple, raisins, pecans and sour cream.
• Mix well and add sugar to taste.
• Serve chilled.

BLACK BEAN AND GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

GRANDMA'S 5 CUP CREAMY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream.
• Stir until completely mixed together.
• You can eat it immediately after mixing, but we recommend that you refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving so that the sour cream can be sweetened by the fruit.
• Try these other variations: add in chopped walnuts or pecans for an added crunch; to make it sweeter, stir in a little powdered sugar - it will also offset the tartness from the sour cream; add in a small jar of maraschino cherries; add in a can of drained fruit cocktail; add in dried cranberries and a dash of cinnamon; stir in 2 Tablespoons of instant lemon pudding powder for a lemon-taste; use pina colada flavored yogurt in place of the sour cream; top with corn flakes for an added crunch; add diced apples (if you don't like coconut, apples are a great alternative because of the crunch); add grapes (red or green) that have been halved; add diced bananas; add some marshmallow creme in with the sour cream to sweeten it up.

GRANNY SANDY'S SIMPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the lettuce and core it, then either tear or shred it into strips or bite-sized pieces; place in salad bowl.
• Dice onion into very small pieces and add to lettuce.
• Cut cheddar cheese into very small cubes(do not shred) and add to lettuce.
• In a separate small bowl, mix salad dressing, salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar. Mix well until sugar is dissolved and dressing is smooth and creamy.
• Refrigerate both bowls. Right before serving, add dressing to lettuce and toss well. If salad appears a little "dry", make a little more dressing and add, as required.
• NOTE: If you just can't bring yourself to use Miracle Whip, then substitute mayonnaise, but add an extra tablespoon of sugar.