Grape Jello Salad

Ms. Karen Clark brought this to our church's Thanksgiving dinner. It's a great alternative to cranberries for the holidays. But, I love anything with fruit and jello! This recipe can easily be halved.

Grape Jello Salad

2 packages grape jello
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 large can blueberry pie filling
2 cups hot water

Mix jello and water until incorporated. Add pineapple and pie filling. Congeal in the refrigerator

Top:
8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar

Mix together. Spread over jello. Optional, can top with pecans.

Grape Salad

Katera and Susan went to Ouachita University to one of Kitty’s wedding showers. The next day, we went to lunch at a tearoom. This salad was served and Katera asked for the recipe. They would not give it to us, but needless-to-say, we prevailed. Kitty worked with someone at the OBU Business Office who had a friend that had worked at the tearoom. This lady gave us the recipe. We LOVE it. It will be a regular part of our special family dinners, as well as a wonderful time to remember the fun weekend we in Arkadelphia. (this is the text from our recipe)

Grape Salad

4 lbs. seedless green or red grapes

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese

1 (8 oz) container sour cream

½ cup white sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 ounces pecan bits

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry grapes.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
3. Add grapes and mix until evenly incorporated.
4. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans, mix again and refrigerate until time to serve.

Note: To make the sauce taste more caramel, make the day before

Easy Crisp Cucumber Salad

This is very fresh and makes a lot. Great for summer gettogethers.

Easy Crisp Cucumber Salad

4 large cucumbers
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbed feta cheese (I use mozerrela)
1/3 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Peel and cut cucumbers into 1 inch thick cubes. Toss with remaining ingredients.

Chicken Salad

I've been using this recipe for the past 4 years! I got it from Anna, a college roommate. Honestly, it is our family's favorite thing to eat. I used to have the quantities, but now, I make it from memory. Basically, I work it until I get the consistency that I like.

1 rotisserie chicken, pulled apart
grapes, quartered
2 small packages of slivered almonds
rosemary, to taste
mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients until desired consistency.
Serve with crackers or as a sandwich.

Mama Loyd's Salad (Olive Garden Salad)

Mama Loyd is the dear mother of my dear friend Tara Loyd Kear. Tara made this salad and lasagna for one of our suite get-togethers. Love ya Tara!

Mama Loyd's Salad

Salad:
Leaf lettuce
1 red onion, cut into thin rings
Green and black olives
Parmesan cheese
Croutons

Dressing:
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 package zesty Italian dressing mix

Combine and add to salad.