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    Old 05-02-2017, 07:34 AM
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    I have always made the broccoli salad for events and it goes over real well and it is quite healthy too. I don't put bacon in it tho'. Good luck in your search and let us know what you decide.
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    Old 05-02-2017, 08:51 AM
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    My mother made lime jello with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts in the '50s. All 9 of us loved it and we 4 girls still make it for our families.
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    Old 05-02-2017, 10:35 AM
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    We love the Amish Broccoli Salad.
    1 head broccoli, chopped
    1 head cauliflower, chopped
    1 cup mayo (not miracle whip)
    1 cup sour cream
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1/2 onion,chopped

    Mix and chill.....

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    Old 05-02-2017, 12:00 PM
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    How about

    cucumber slices (with or without sliced onions) in a mayo dressing or a vinegar sugar water dressing to taste.

    a lettuce salad with radishes carrots tomato cucumber shredded cheese croutons and offer a couple of diff dressings

    Fire and Ice is one of my favorites. it is made with small size veggies as in baby lima bean baby peas mini corn on the cob diced onion diced tomato and any small veggie you like. the dressing is vinegar sugar water. You can search online for the recipe if you want better directions.
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    Old 05-02-2017, 12:08 PM
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    [QUOTE=lindaschipper;7816014]We love the Amish Broccoli Salad.

    Adding cauliflower to the broccoli sure would stretch the salad to feed the masses. That is a great idea.

    Jordan, would you give your recipe, so I can compare with the Amish one. Am still leaning very heavily to broccoli salad AND the long green beans. Bought some fresh broccoli today but will get cauliflower next time out to make myself a mini salad, it is just me here so small it will be.


    Am seeing a lot of jello dishes, I was born in 1945 but can not recall eating jello salads. By the late 50's there were 6 of us kids but still no jello salads, guess that is why I stay away from them.
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    Old 05-02-2017, 12:52 PM
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    My mom made great macaroni salad back then. How about a simple fruit salad with a light dressing?
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    Old 05-02-2017, 07:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
    'Eating healthy' and the 50's are two things at the opposite ends of the spectrum! Green jello salads with cream cheese, pineapple and marshmallows in them were all the rage. You are going to have to pick between healthy and authentic, I'm afraid.
    I think people in the 50's probably ate healthier than we do now.They ate home cooked meals from scratch. McDonald's was a fad. I remember being jealous of my best friend in the 60's because her family got to eat TV dinners!
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    "'Eating healthy' and the 50's are two things at the opposite ends of the spectrum! Green jello salads with cream cheese, pineapple and marshmallows in them were all the rage. You are going to have to pick between healthy and authentic, I'm afraid. " as sewbzgirl said.
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    Old 05-03-2017, 03:03 AM
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    This is the recipe for Broccoli Salad that I begged for after eating it at a covered-dish dinner:

    Broccoli Salad

    "Confirmed broccoli haters have changed their minds after tasting this salad. It is great for potlucks or buffet meals. Make a day or so before you wish to serve to meld the ingredients. I have used sugar substitutes for the white sugar and also used nonfat or low-fat mayonnaise and it still tastes great!"


    10 slices Bacon
    1 head fresh Broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
    1/4 cup Red Onion, chopped
    1/2 cup Red Grapes, halved
    3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
    2 tablespoons Sugar
    1 cup Mayonnaise
    1-1/3 cups toasted Slivered Almonds

    1. Cook bacon in microwave. Drain, crumble and set aside.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
    3. Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and almonds.
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    Old 05-03-2017, 03:19 AM
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    Let us all know which one you pick and how it went over!!
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