Last-Minute Salad Savers

Last-Minute Salad Savers
by Camille Rhoades

So you’ve got a party in an hour, no time to run to the store, and you just remembered that you’re supposed to bring some sort of salad. What are you going to do? Don’t worry, just take a deep breath, look in the pantry and the fridge, and chances are good that you’ll have all of the ingredients for one of these super-easy and super-quick salads.

Mandarin Orange Salad

1 package pre- washed baby spinach
4 Mandarin oranges
Italian Salad dressing
1/2 cup Almond slivers (optional)

Mix spinach with mandarin oranges, then add dressing. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

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SNICKERS®-Apple Salad

1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
3 apples, diced
3 regular size SNICKERS® candy bars, frozen

Mix together the Cool Whip and apples. Smash the SNICKERS® bars and add to the salad. Best if you allow to stand for a little while before serving.

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Quick n’ Easy Jell-o Salad

1 (3 oz.) box Jell-o gelatin, JUST THE DRY MIX!
1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese
1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained

Mix dry Jell-o, cottage cheese, Cool Whip, and pineapple in a large bowl. Gently fold in mandarin oranges. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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With these quick and easy recipes, you’ll be able to go to any party with your head held high. Just don’t tell anyone your secret- that you spent MINUTES in the kitchen instead of hours! Enjoy!

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