Originally Posted by QuiltE

I'm really not sure what the 1970's salads would be??...

Shredded carrots with crushed pineapple in orange jello ... that was a family favourite way back to when I was a kid (and long before the 70s!)

Here's one my MIL made for family gatherings in the 70s ...
5 Cup Salad
One cup each of
sour cream, coconut, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges
Drain fruit, and mix together.
Make ahead, to let the marshmallows soften and puff up before serving.
Garnish with maraschino cherries.

And oh, I shouldn'r forget her all time winner in the 70s salads category ....... plain iceberg lettuce, topped with one tomato slice, then a blob of French Dressing.