Christmas Salad

1 pkg lime flavored gelatin

1 small can crushed pinapple

6 quartered red cherries (optional)

Now Follow Step One (Listed Below)

Juice from 1 lemon

1/2 pint whipped cream

1 small package cream cheese

Now Follow Step Two (Listed Below)

1 cup dairy sour cream

1 pkg raspberry gelatin

1 cup finely chopped nuts

Now Follow Step Three (Listed Below)

Step One:

Make gelatin according to pkg directions after it is slightly congealed, add drained pineapple and cherries. Let stand for at least 12 hours.

Step Two:

Whip cream until stiff, gradually adding cream cheese and juice from lemon. Add to first layer and let stand for at least 12 hours.

Step Three:

After rasberry gelatin has slightly congealed, add cup of nuts. When jello has congealed enough that it will not run, add to second layer and let stand until very firm, about 4 hours.

Makes 4-6 servings, depending on amount served per person.

 

Christmas Coleslaw

Ingredients:
2 c	Green cabbage, shredded
2 c	Red cabbage, shredded
1	Green pepper, grated
1	Red pepper, grated
1	Onion, red, grated
1 c	Mayonnaise
1/2 c	Oil & vinegar dressing
2	Carrots, grated

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Instructions:
Toss vegetables in a glass bowl.
Combine mayonnaise and dressing and pour over and toss gently.
Cover & chill overnight.

Cranberry Coleslaw   
 
1 cup halved cranberries
1/4 cup white sugar
2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise

In a small bowl, toss together the cranberries and sugar. Cover and
refrigerate. In a large bowl, toss together the oranges, onion,
cabbage, apple and mayonnaise until evenly coated. When ready to
serve add cranberry mixture and toss again.

 

Broccoli Slaw

2 Breast of Chicken with Garlic & Herbs baked and cut up in small
pieces.
1 bag broccoli slaw or reg.
1 pkg. Ramen noodles, chicken or oriental
3-4 green onions chopped
Small pkg. slivered almonds

Then Mix dressing below

6 Tblsp.  Oil
6 Tblsp. Red wine vinegar
6 Tblsp. Sugar
Seasoning pkg. From noodles
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste and any other seasonings you
desire.


Mix chicken, slaw, noodles and onions together, and pour dressing
over. Let set overnight shaking once in awhile or cool for at least 2
hours before serving, best if overnight though.

Holiday Slaw

Ingredients:

1 head cabbage, shredded
1 onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste


In a deep bowl, toss cabbage, onion, and peppers. In a bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Stir mayonnaise mixture into vegetables. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Christmas Vegetable Salad
From Country

My sister gave me this recipe at a family gathering on year, and I've
been making her colorful, crisp salad for holiday get-togethers, dinner
parties and potlucks ever since. This festive salad travels well and
holds up beautifully on the buffet table, so it's ideal for making
ahead. Serve it in a clear bowl so everyone can see the pretty color
combination.

INGREDIENTS
DRESSING:

1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
1/2 cup sliced stuffed green olives
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped red pepper

SERVINGS 6-8
CATEGORY
Salads
METHOD Marinate
PREP 15 min.
TOTAL 15 min.

DIRECTIONS
Put all dressing ingredients in jar; shake well. Combine cauliflower,
olives and peppers in glass bowl; pour dressing over all. Marinate in
refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Yield: 6-8 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 89 calories, 9 g fat (1 g
saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 483 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g
fiber, 1 g protein.

Christmas Broccoli Salad
From Country Woman Christmas

Horseradish gives this well-seasoned salad a special zing. The radishes
and broccoli add a festive Yule flair�?but I prepare it for my
husband and our two boys all year long.

INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup cold water
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium bunch)
Grated radishes

SERVINGS 4
CATEGORY
Salads
METHOD Chill
PREP 10 min.
COOK 20 min.
TOTAL 30 min.

DIRECTIONS
In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until
smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until a
thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Stir in horseradish.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a
saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and
simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water;
drain well. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate. Just
before serving, spoon sauce over broccoli. Garnish with radishes. Yield:
4 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 100 calories, 4 g fat (1 g
saturated fat), 159 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2
g fiber, 4 g protein.

Veggie Christmas Tree Salad
From Taste of Home

INGREDIENTS
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free ranch salad dressing
4 cups broccoli florets
1 broccoli stem
3 to 4 cups cauliflowerets
4 to 5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium carrot, sliced

SERVINGS 20
CATEGORY
Low Fat
PREP 15 min.
TOTAL 15 min.

DIRECTIONS
Cover the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. glass dish with dressing.
Arrange broccoli in a tree shape, using the stem as the trunk. Place
cauliflower around tree. Add tomatoes and carrot slices as ornaments.
Yield: 20 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with low-fat dressing)
equals 37 calories, 2g fat, 0 cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 4 g
carbohydrate, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Christmas Fruit Salad

 

INGREDIENTS
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups halved green grapes
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, drained and sliced
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons lemon juice

SERVINGS 12-14
CATEGORY
Salads
METHOD Chill
PREP 10 min.
COOK 10 min.
TOTAL 20 min.

DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan, combine egg yolks, water, vinegar and salt. Cook
over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and
reaches 160°. Remove from the heat and cool; fold in whipped cream.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing; toss
to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Yield: 12-14 servings.