Sandras Surprise Salad Recipes

QUICK CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing: In a glass jar with a tight fitting lid combine the vinegar, sugar and salt. Screw on lid and shake vigorously until the salt and sugar has dissolved. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and shake vigorously until emulsified. Dressing will last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
• In a medium serving bowl, combine the carrots, onion, and dressing; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

CRANBERRY SURPRISE SALAD

Steps:

• Dice cranberry sauce into small cubes.
• Add pineapple and marshmallows.
• Fold in whipping cream.
• Top with nuts (optional).
• Chill and serve.

SANDRA'S PARTY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix bok choy, napa cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper together.
• Reserve ramen seasoning packets. Mix noodles, sunflower seeds, almonds, and sugar in a separate bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the noodle mixture and cook until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Mix ramen seasoning packets with soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, curry, and red pepper flakes for the dressing.
• Toss vegetables, noodle mixture, and dressing together. Serve immediately.

EGGY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Stir green onions, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in eggs. Fold in potatoes. Cover tightly and refrigerate salad 30 minutes or up to 1 day. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper before serving.

SURPRISE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the mustard and onion juice to the French dressing. While the vegetables are still warm, marinate them separately, each in 3/4 cup of the dressing. Set to chill for at least an hour.
• To serve, combine the potatoes and beans with the mayonnaise, and put them in a bowl lined with lettuce. Arrange the diced beets over the beans and potatoes. Rice the egg over these and sprinkle all with the chives and dill. Serve with marinated herring, or with thin rye bread sandwiches of cream cheese and anchovy paste.