Maxines Sweetheart Salad Recipes

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. , For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares; if desired, serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels.

MAXINE'S TANG SALAD

Steps:

• Drain both pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges; reserve juices separately.
• Mix dry vanilla pudding mix with pineapple juice.
• Add Tang to mixture and 2 Tablespoons of reserved orange juice.
• Stir in oranges, pineapple and sliced bananas.
• Refrigerate to set up.
• Bananas do not discolor in salad but get mushy if saved too long.

MAXINE'S CURRY PICKLE (A SWEET PICKLE)

Steps:

• Soak cucumber slices in salt water overnight.
• Drain and rinse.
• Make a syrup of last 5 ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Put cucumbers into syrup and reduce heat to below boiling point.
• Stir constantly for 4 minutes.
• Place cucumbers in hot sterile jars.
• Bring liquid back to boiling point and pour into jars.
• They will seal.

SWEETHEART JELL-O SALAD

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in cold water. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring sugar and pineapple with juice to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add lemon and cherry juices. Cool to lukewarm. Whisk in cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cherries and food coloring if desired. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into an oiled 13x9-in. pan or 8-1/2-cup mold; chill until firm. Serve the mold or individual squares on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

SWEETHEART SALAD

Steps:

• Honey of a Dressing directions:Combine vinegar and honey; mix well.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Marinate chicken in 1/4 cup dressing at least 2 hours or overnight, refrigerated. Drain and reserve marinade.
• Heat oil in non stick pan and stir fry chicken until juices run clear.
• Add pepper, onion, mushrooms and reserved marinade; stir fry 1 minute.
• Add spinach leaves and toss in pan until barely wilted.
• Add radishes and toss to mix.
• Enjoy!

DELICIOUSLY SWEET SALAD WITH MAPLE, NUTS, SEEDS, BLUEBERRIES, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss the romaine lettuce, blueberries, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, walnut pieces, feta cheese, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar, syrup, and grapeseed oil over the salad one at a time; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt.

SWEETHEART SALAD (PINK SALAD)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Chill.
• Enjoy.