Helens Salad Food

HELEN'S SALAD

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The first time I saw this salad at a family gathering I thought "yuck, canned vegetables"! Being polite I tasted it and was pleasantly shocked at how good it was. Believe me if you make this and people try it you will have to give the recipe because everyone will want it. This recipe seems like it takes a long time to make but it is very easy to make and is so worth it.

Provided by luvstacook

Categories Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cut green beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tiny peas
1 (14 ounce) can sliced carrots
1 medium onion
1 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper
3 -6 tablespoons Miracle Whip

Steps:

Open cans of green beans, peas, and carrots and pour vegetables into a large strainer in the sink. Let vegetables drain for at least an hour, shaking strainer every so often to get rid of water.
When drained, put vegetables into a large bowl that has a lid that seals.
Slice onion into thin slices and then cut the slices in half or fourths. Put cut onion on vegetables.
In a small pan, heat to dissolve: sugar, oil and vinegar. Be careful to not breathe in the fumes as this mixture heats. I usually just bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.Marinade should be clear not cloudy. Remove pan from burner and let mixture cool to just warm.
Pour cooled marinade over vegetables and carefully stir so vegetables don't get mushy. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Next day drain salad in strainer in the sink for at least an hour. Pour salad back in bowl and add diced celery and green pepper. Add 3 tbsp Miracle Whip and gently stir to mix well. If it isn't creamy enough add up to 3 more tbsp Miracle Whip.
Salad is ready to serve and will keep for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.8, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 639.2, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 65.2, Protein 9.6

AUNT HELEN'S GREEN CONGEALED SALAD

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Posted in response to a request. I rec'd this recipe from my aunt in 1971. Prep times are estimates; I don't recall how long it takes to chill the Jello "til thickened."

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup evaporated milk, chilled
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

Dissolve jellow in boiling water; add vinegar; chill til thickened.
Whip evaporated milk; fold into thickened jello together with remaining ingredients.
Turn into buttered 8 cup mold and chill til firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 157.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.7

HELEN'S CABBAGE SALAD

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A light, tasty cabbage salad that, unlike many others, has no ramen noodles in it. Cooking time is chilling time. You can easily eat on this salad for a week, and have done this many times in the past. This recipe was given to me by Helen Marcum.

Provided by Mean Mary

Categories Vegetable

Time 6h15m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium head savoy cabbage, shredded
1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups finely sliced sweet onions, like Walla Walla or 1 1/2 cups vidalia onions
2 -3 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 cup sliced almonds
3 -4 cups shredded chicken meat, from breasts and thighs
6 tablespoons vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute of your choice)
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Combine the shredded cabbages and onions in a LARGE BOWL. (I use a Tupperware Fix-n-Mix) Add the bean sprouts, shredded chicken meat and almonds. Toss until well mixed.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a Quick-Shake or similar container until well blended. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture, This could take two bowls, because of the amount of ingredients. Do not be concerned once the cabbages come in contact with the dressing, it will be able to store in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate over night or 6 hours minimum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 319.4, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 2.4

HELEN'S EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Helen's Egg Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by helloworld10

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 sandwiches, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 hard-boiled eggs
2 chopped sweet pickles
2 chopped onions
mayonnaise
mustard

Steps:

Mix and use for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 186.5, Sodium 157.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 7.6

HELEN'S TUNA SALAD OR TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Helen's Tuna Salad or Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by helloworld10

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 ounces tuna
1 chopped onion
mayonnaise (optional) or mustard (optional)
1 chopped sweet pickle
2 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

Mix all this together and use as tuna sald or tuna sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 58.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.5

HELEN'S CHICKEN SALAD

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Another recipe from the back of a Susan Mallery book. This was was published in Barefoot Season. I haven't tried it yet but will as soon as possible. In the book this salad was served on focaccia bread.

Provided by Bekah Balmer

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup apple, diced
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper