Two Memory Busting Memorial Day Salads!

As I was searching for a new salad to try for Memorial Day weekend, I came across a couple that actually pulled me back into the past and brought a smile to my face.

I grew up in North Dakota in a town of maybe 40 people so let’s just say it was a rural environment. We grew most of what we ate and two things from the garden that seemed to be at every meal were cucumbers and dill. My Grandma was from Germany and her Cucumber and Vinegar cucumber salad was always on the table. Of course it had dill in it as well as the potato salad, the jars of canned dill pickles and on and on. To this day I love dill.

Dill
Photo Credit Platter Talk

So when I came across this salad I thought of my childhood and my Grandma. I cannot wait to make it this Memorial Day weekend and although it isn’t her recipe, I hope it is just as good and I know it will make me smile.

 

Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

By Dan from Platter Talk

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 sprig fresh dill washed and finely chopped
  • 2 green onions washed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes halved and seeded (optional)

Instructions

  • Place cucumber slices in large colander and toss with salt.  Place colander over kitchen sink and allow to drain for 30 to 60 minutes
  • In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar, mix well and set aside.
  • Place drained cucumber slices in large mixing bowl.  Add mayonnaise and vinegar mixture, along with remaining ingredients.
  • Gently fold with large wooden spoon.
  • Refrigerate for one hour before serving, covered and sealed.
  • Makes six servings

BONUS!!

creamsicle-salad-1
Photo Credit Everyday Mom Meals

I wasn’t looking for a “fluff” salad recipe (you know those salads that are more like desserts than salads) but this one popped up and again it brought me back to my childhood. Oh how I loved Creamsicle ice cream pops from the little general store. And I truly think every fluff salad back then had mandarin oranges. They were such a novelty. LOL. I am showing my age. So in honor of my childhood and all fluff salads…..this one is going on my list. Consider it a bonus!

Creamsicle Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 small box orange Jell-O
  • 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 (8-oz) tub Cool-Whip
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained, reserve a few for garnish
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows, reserve a few for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine Jell-O and boiling water. Mix well to dissolve.
  2. Add cold water. Chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Whisk in pudding mix until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Fold in Cool-Whip, oranges and marshmallows.
  5. Chill until set, about an hour.
  6. Garnish with extra oranges and marshmallows.

Kitchen Counter

Serves 4-6.

I hope you have a very blessed Memorial Day weekend creating new memories as well as reliving those from the past.

 

 

Written By

Shar is an award winning Designer and Home Stager and the owner of 'Rooms With Style' and the 'Certified Staging and Redesign Acadamy.' She has been in the design industry for over 25 years and her background includes studies in Interior Design as well as Horticulture to assist with your home’s curb appeal. Shar has a talent for taking simple things; placing them in their best light and making them shine. Another Sharlene from North Dakota, Shar and Sharlene knew they were destined to work together when they first met! She has been blogging here and helping bring out the best in the homes of Sharlene's sellers since 2011.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter for Market Updates & Mid-Century Modern Listings

Our weekly HomesMSP Update includes current local market information and a curated list of mid-century modern properties for sale, plus posts from an inspector, a lender, a stager, info about neighborhoods, life in the Twin Cities… even recipes!

Hidden

Blog Categories

Archives

Sharon and John Hensrud

About Us

The HomesMSP Team is committed to meeting you where you are and listening… really listening to understand you so we can use our extensive knowledge of the market and local neighborhoods to give you personalized service.