Memorial Weekend marks the beginning of the camping season at my house. We traditionally get together at Fort Kearny with friends and family and spend the weekend. So I don’t spend the weekend in my camper cooking I like to put these 3 salad recipes together before I leave.
Ramen Noodle Salad
1 pkg cabbage
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. dry roasted peanuts
2 pkgs oriental flavor ramen noodles
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 splenda sugar substitute packets
Directions: Place cabbage, peas, peanuts and crushed ramen noodles in a large bowl. Mix seasoning packets, sugar substitue and oil for dressing. Dress salad. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Stir before serving.
This salad is a staple at our family events. The noodles soften but not so much that they become mushy. They add a nice texture to the cabbage.
Snicker Apple Salad
3 Granny Smith Apples
3 full size Snickers Bars
1 c. milk
1 4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding
1 12 oz. container of whipped topping.
Directions: Cube apples. Cut Snickers in bite size pieces. Thaw whipped topping. In a bowl combine the vanilla pudding and milk until mixed. Fold in whipped topping. Add snickers and apples.
This is always a crowd pleaser. The trick is to be first in line so you are sure to get your share of snickers. I lighten my recipe up just a little with fat free whipped topping, skim milk, and sugar free vanilla pudding. The snickers are going to kill you either way so saving a little fat with the other ingredients helps the waistline.
Taco Salad
Tostitos Chips (enough to give your salad crunch)
1/2 c dorothy lynch dressing
1/2 c. thousand island dressing
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 lb hamburger
1 c. cheddar cheese
1 small can of sliced olives
1 head of lettuce
Directions. mix 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning with thousand island and dorothy lynch dressing. Brown hamburger. Drain hamburger. Mix 1/2 pkg taco seasoning with hamburger. In a large bowl layer lettuce, cheese, olives, hamburger, chips and dressing. Continue to layer. Mix well and let and refrigerate for a few hours.
Again I use the light versions of the dressings as well as 2% cheese. It just helps with calorie consumption considering the fact that people take more than one helping.
I hope you try these recipes and have a great memorial weekend.
