Whether you are looking for an entree salad or a side dish salad, we have a recipe for you. Choose from the recipe for on Orange Pineapple Salad or one for a different twist on an old standby, Ham Waldorf Salad. Both are very tasty but about as different as two salads can get. Perfect for luncheons, an entree salad or a side dish, both would add a great touch to a brunch or buffet table. The Ham Salad has some great variation ideas. You could replace the ham with diced or shredded chicken for a completely different taste. Want to go a little fancy? Replace the grapes with fresh pineapple chucks and serve the salad in a hollowed out half pineapple. Wouldn't that be pretty on your buffet? The Orange Pineapple Salad is a totally different yet very refreshing salad made with dry flavored gelatin, pineapple, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and crunchy pecans. Both are quite yummy!
HAM WALDORF SALAD
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked lean cubed ham
- 2 cups chopped red Delicious apples
- 1 cup thin sliced celery
- 2/3 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Splenda granular (or sugar)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cups chopped pecans for garnish, if desired
- red lettuce leaves for salad plates, if desired
Preparation:
Combine the ham, apples, celery, grapes, and the toasted pecans in a bowl.
In a small bowl blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Splenda; stir into the ham mixture. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve, place lettuce leaves on 4 salad plates and top each with 1/4 of the salad mixture. Sprinkle with the pecans, if desired.
Variations:
Replace ham with chicken.
Replace the grapes with pineapple chunks and serve in a hollowed out half pineapple.
ORANGE PINEAPPLE SALAD
Ingredients:
- 2 small (4-serving size)pkgs orange-pineapple gelatin
- 1 can (11-oz) pineapple tidbits, drained (save juice for later use or drink it)
- 1 can (11 3/4-oz)mandarin oranges, drained, juice discarded
- 1 large carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 3 cups large curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation:
Mix the cottage cheese with the whipped topping. Stir in the gelatin powder to blend well. Gently fold in the drained pineapple,oranges, and pecans. Refrigerate until serving time.
Enjoy!
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