Sweet Relish Salad Recipes

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD (WITH RELISH)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rise and drain. Let cool.
• Dice 3 hard boiled eggs and add them to a mixing bowl with green pepper, celery, onion, relish and mustard. Mix well. Stir in pasta.
• Add mayonnaise, milk and sugar and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for four hours. Mix well before serving.
• Top with remaining sliced hard boiled egg before serving.

SWEET PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl; add salt and pour in enough cold water to cover. Allow to soak for 2 hours. Thoroughly drain in a colander.
• Pour vinegar into a large, heavy stainless steel pot; add celery seed and mustard seed. Stir sugar into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the drained vegetable mixture and return to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

SWEET MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

MILLION DOLLAR PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• In a large glass or plastic bowl, mix together the cucumbers, onion and peppers; toss to mix well.
• Add salt, stir, cover and refrigerate; let stand 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Drain well, but do not rinse.
• In a large pot, mix together the vinegar, sugar, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly until sugar is dissolved.
• Add in the drained vegetables and red pepper flakes, if using, return to a boil, reduce to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer relish into sterilized jars and top off with syrup. Seal, refrigerate, or process for canning (see below).

CORN RELISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the artichoke, salad dressing, basil, garlic powder, oregano and lemon-pepper. Add to corn mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at a least 6 hours before serving.

POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET RELISH

Steps:

• Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
• As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
• Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
• Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.

EGG SALAD WITH RELISH

Steps:

• Combine eggs and onion in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and hot sauce. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

SWEET RELISH SLAW SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a medium, shallow bowl combine relish, vinegar, oil, garlic, bay and cloves. Let stand 5 minutes then fish out the garlic, bay and cloves. Add cabbage salad and toss, let stand 10 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Season salad with salt and pepper and toss in the scallions then serve.

SWEET RELISH SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a salad bowl, mix together the sweet relish, ketchup, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil with a whisk. Add lettuce and veggies to the bowl and toss salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, toss salad again and taste to adjust seasoning.