Fruited Cheese Salad

From the Food section of a newspaper in Van Nuys, CA we find a Fruited Cheese Salad. At first I wasn’t quite sure what exactly that would be, but as it turns out, it belongs in Jello hell. Maybe the canapé recipe off to the side can make up for it. To compensate I included … Continue reading

Eggplant Pepper Salad

Here’s a newspaper clipping for a salad I think I would have to pass on. I have tried to like eggplant, but the best way to eat it seems to be (to me) smothered in red sauce and parmesan cheese. The recipe reminds me a little bit of a salad I used to make with … Continue reading

Chinese Chicken Salad

I remember a friend of my mother’s bringing a “new” salad to one of the many potluck parties we had, and everyone raved about it. To the point that they asked her to bring it over and over and it became “her thing” for a while. 35 years later, I am wondering if we can … Continue reading

Caesar Salad

We are all probably feeling bloated after the holidays, and since so many people make a New Year’s healthy eating resolution, let’s look at a salad that gives no consideration to calories or health at all! Caesar Salad – 1 head Romaine, 1 head lettuce Heat 2 Tbsp oil & 1 minced clove garlic Add … Continue reading

Roosevelt Simplicity Salad

This particular recipe can be firmly dated to 1933. I found a mention of it in the New York Times archives from March 14, 1933. It was apparently very popular at the Congressional dining room. Roosevelt Simplicity Salad 1 cup seasoned mayonnaise 1 cup celery 1/2 cup white cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded … Continue reading