Broccoli-Bacon-Raisin Salad

BROCCOLI - BACON - RAISIN SALAD
1 bunch fresh broccoli, washed, drained, broken into flowerettes
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1 c. celery, chopped
1 lb. bacon, fried crisp, drained, crumbled
1/2 c. hulled sunflower seeds
1/2 c. raisins (craisins)

DRESSING:
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
Combine salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine dressing ingredients together. Pour dressing over salad ingredients; stir to blend. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
Makes 12 servings.


I don't always put in the celery or the seeds but you can and I use craisins not raisins.

Taco Salad

Another Nonnie favorite recipe!

2 lb hamburger
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 lb. grated cheddar cheese

1 head lettuce (3 romaine)
2 large cucumber
3 green onions- diced small
3 large tomatoes
3 Radishes- diced small 
2-3 avocados diced 

1 bag of Doritos

Make a green salad - set aside. Brown hamburger and drain. Add kidney beans and warm. Crunch Doritos on top of salad; then grated cheese and then hamburger and kidney beans. Let set for a few minutes for cheese to melt. Mix 1 cup mayonnaise and a few squirts of ketchup to make dressing and pour on top of salad and mix well.

Can use salsa and sour cream for toppings. (Or add more chips!)