Broccoli, Bacon And Raisin Salad

Broccoli, Bacon And Raisin Salad

Try this wonderful salad!

1 bunch broccoli, washed, drained and broken into florets
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped, red onion
1 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Fry the bacon and crumble. Mix all ingredients, except the dressing, in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients. Toss and mix well so everything is coated.

Chill.

Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad

1 pound Rotini, Twists or Spirals, uncooked
3 ounces sliced pepperoni (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces sliced Provolone cheese (about 1 cup)
12 cherry tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup non-fat Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed,
sliced into rings
2 1/2 rounds (7-inch) pita bread

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, cut pepperoni slices into fourths and slice the Provolone cheese into matchstick-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic.

When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again. Add pasta to cheese mixture and mix well. Quarter the pita bread rounds and place around a large platter. Top with pasta salad and garnish with green pepper rings.

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli, red peppers,
onions and mushrooms mix
2 cups cooked macaroni
1 (3 ounce) packaged thinly sliced pepperoni
1/4 to 1/2 cup peppercorn or ranch salad dressing

Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain.

Combine vegetables and macaroni in a large bowl. Chill.

Toss with pepperoni and dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cherry Salad

Cherry Salad

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (9 ounce) carton Cool Whip?
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup cherry pie filling
1 cup coconut

Whip sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip? together until stiff. Chill for 1 1/2 hours.

Fold in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate.