Best Amish Perfection Salad Recipes

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AMISH PERFECTION SALAD



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A delicious take on jello. Although the combination may sound a bit on the odd side, it is extremely refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. Perfect for BBQs and Potlucks. For a "healthier" version, we use sugar-free jello (0.3 ounce package). **Chilling Time not included in Preparation**

Provided by dripdripsplat

Categories     Gelatin

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Mix together the Jell-O and sugar in a 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Add boiling water and stir for at least 2 minutes, until fully dissolved.
  • Stir in the cold water and refrigerate 35 to 40 minutes, uncovered, until the Jell-O has set to a point between liquid and solid but is not fully firm.
  • Add the pineapple and carrots. (Adding the pineapple and carrots at this stage will cause the heavier pineapple to sink to the bottom and the lighter carrots to stay on top.).
  • DO NOT STIR.
  • Refrigerate until firm.

AMISH POTATO SALAD



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Amish potato salad is a tangy, slightly sweet version of potato salad that will be welcome at any barbecue or picnic. Made popular by Walmart ®, it gets tang and color from apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard and a touch of sweetness from pickle relish and a dash of sugar. Some of the potatoes get blended in with the dressing to give the salad the chunky-yet-creamy texture that we love.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
3 large hard-boiled eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced celery (about 1 stalk)
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, begin the dressing. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a food processor along with the mustard, celery seed and the yolk of 1 of the hard-boiled eggs. Pulse until combined.
  • Drain the potatoes and add to a large bowl. Toss together with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and reserve the remaining dressing in the food processor. Chill the potatoes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Finish the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 2 eggs plus the egg white and 1 cup of the potatoes, reserving the remaining potatoes for the salad. Process until smooth yet with some texture remaining.
  • Mix the reserved potatoes with the dressing along with the celery, onion and relish. Taste for seasoning.

CREAMY FRUIT MEDLEY



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Last but not least, Yvonne tosses together an effortless sweet treat to cap off the meal. "I received the recipe for Creamy Fruit Medley from a friend of my mother's years ago," she recalls. "I always have the ingredients on hand in case I need a quick dessert. "Any flavor of gelatin works well, and sometimes I spoon it into individual parfait glasses instead of serving it in one big bowl," Yvonne suggests. "Everyone enjoys it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Set aside 1 cup whipped topping. Place the remaining topping in a large bowl; sprinkle with gelatin and stir until combined. Fold in the pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and pecans if desired. Garnish with reserved topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 13g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AMISH BROCCOLI SALAD



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Make and share this Amish Broccoli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by indygirl79

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb bacon, fried & crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chopped broccoli and cauliflower in large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar and salt to make a dressing.
  • Add the dressing to the broccoli/cauliflower mix, stirring to evenly coat the veggies.
  • Stir in the bacon and cheese, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
  • Refridgerate until serving.

PERFECTION SALAD



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A family recipe dating back to the early part of the 20th century, by my great-grandmother. I have a tendency to think of this as Grandpa's salad, because he always prepared it for us. My mom and sister still make it for our holiday family gatherings, although now we usually use sugarfree Jello. (I've recently discovered that Perfection Salad is not something unique to our family - there are a lot of old recipes on net for it. They're generally similar to the one below.)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold water
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
mayonnaise (Best Foods, Helmann's, or Vegenaise)

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over jello in bowl.
  • Stir until jello is disolved.
  • Stir in vinegar, veggies, salt, and cold water.
  • Pour into mold, chill until firm.
  • Serve unmolded on chilled plate, topped with a generous dollop of mayonnaise (family tradition of the last 30 years or so demands that you use Best Foods mayo brand - *never* Miracle Whip).
  • If preferred, use 1/2 cup celery and 1 cup grated carrot.
  • You can use sugar-free jello for a diabetic/lowcarb version of Perfection Salad. Sometimes lemon jello is difficult to find - we've sometimes used lime instead.

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