Grampa Salad My Dads Favorite Food

GRANDPA'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper,and sugar stir till not lumpy; add to mixture and stir.
• Chill and serve.

DAD'S GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

DAD'S FAVORITE ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat apricot nectar just until boiling.
• In a bowl, combine jello and apricot nectar; stir to dissolve.
• Chill in refrigerator until slightly thickened.
• Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
• Pour into a large dish and refrigerate until set.
• Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaf.

DAD'S FAVORITE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Arrange greens, onion, eggs and bacon on salad plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Serve immediately.