Broccoli and Raisin Salad

4 Cups broccoli flowerettes
1 Cup grated cheese
1/2 Cup raisins
1/2 Cup chopped pecans, peanuts or cashews
1/2 Cup chopped red onion
8 Slices crisp fried bacon, crumbled

Dressing
1/4 Cup sugar
1 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Combine ingredients in large bowl and gently toss to mix. Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over broccoli mixture and stir gently. Chill before serving.

(If making the day before serving, do not add nuts and raisins. The nuts get soft and the raisins get too plump.)

Apple/Cranberry Gelatin Salad

1 Large box of red jello (cherry, raspberry, etc.)
1 Large can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 Can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 Med. Large red delicious apples

Melt jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add cranberry sauce and stir until melted. Add pineapple with juice. Add diced apples. Stir and chill.

(Joel gave me this recipe and it is delicious. You can use cranberry sauce without whole berries but it is much better with the whole berry sauce. Color is beautiful too!)

Chinese Chicken Salad

4 Chicken breast cooked, cooled and chopped
8 Oz. Shell macaroni cooked, drained and cooled
1 Cup sliced celery
1/2 Cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 Cup cashew nuts
2 Small cans of mandarin oranges, drained
1 Cup Marzetti Slaw Dressing
1/2 Cup sour cream

Mix slaw dressing and sour cream.  Pour over chicken, macaroni, celery and olives.  When thoroughly mixed, gently toss in the oranges and nuts.  Refrigerate until chilled.  Serve on lettuce leaves. 
Serves 6 - 8 people