Shrimp Macaroni Salad

This recipe comes from Carolyn Kaiserman.  She was a member of my ward growing up, Kaysville 20th Ward.  And then my brother, Mark,  married her daughter, Kristie.  So we have been able to keep in touch with Carolyn over the years.  She is a great cook and this dish is known to show up at showers or family gatherings.  It's a great recipe.  The ingredient list has had an attempt to put some measurements by them, but truth be told, this is one of those recipes she just throws together. 

Yield: 6-8 servings

Note: Let blend overnight.

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

2/3 package (16oz) very small macaroni shells or rings

3-4 boiled eggs, chopped

1 cup celery, diced

diced green onions

2 can shrimp, washed and drained

Salt & pepper to taste

Dressing:

Miracle Whip

canned milk

mustard

DIRECTIONS:

Boil macaroni, as per directions on package.  Cool.  Add eggs, celery, shrimp, and salt & pepper.  

To make dressing, add Miracle Whip 1 large spoon at a time.  Add mustard 1 teaspoon for every spoon of Miracle Whip.  Add a little canned milk to thin the Miracle Whip a little.  Mix together and add to macaroni salad.  Let stand overnight to blend.

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

I'm posting two recipes for this type of salad.  There is one for Miracle Whip and one for mayonnaise.  I usually make the Miracle Whip recipe.  But, both are great!

Miracle Whip Recipe

Salad:

1 pound bacon - diced, cooked crisp

4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

4 large broccoli bunches- tops only, very little stem, cut bite-size

1 large head of cauliflower- tops only, very little stem, cut bite-size

1 large purple onion, diced

1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds (salted can be used too)

Dressing:

2 cups Miracle Whip

4 Tablespoons white vinegar

1 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Mix salad ingredients together in large bowl.  Mix sauce ingredients together in another bowl.  Add to salad just before serving.

Recipe from: Tammy Leishman - Country View Ward

Mayonnaise Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1 head broccoli

1 head cauliflower

Red onion

Optional additions:

Crumbled bacon

sunflower seeds

Craisins

Cubed mozzarella cheese

Raisins, candied almonds

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

4+ tablespoons Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Make the dressing in the bowl that you want the salad to end up in.  Cut up heads of broccoli and cauliflower.  Preferable more cauliflower than broccoli.  Add the broccoli and cauliflower to the dressing, instead of pouring it over the vegetables to get the right consistency.  Add quantities of the optional additions to your personal taste.

Recipe from:  Valerie Hale, Sand Spring Ward

Apple Coleslaw

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Miracle Whip

1 Tablespoon Honey

1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw blend (8 cups)

2 medium apples (preferable 1 red and 1 green)

Craisins (dried cranberries)

Sliced Almonds, Honey Roasted

DIRECTIONS:

Mix mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, and honey in a large bowl.  Add coleslaw blend, apples, Craisins, sliced almonds.  Mix lightly.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Recipe from Leslie Henrie, my sister-in-law.   (modified the recipe at Kraftfoods.com)