Cauliflower Apple Salad

1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped

2 large apples, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
sliced almonds
1 packet Italian dressing mix (make according to directions on packet)

1. Mix cauliflower, apples and red onion in a large bowl.
2. Pour dressing on mixture and sprinkle almonds on top.
3. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

We got this recipe from Sydney's aunt. At first it sounded like a weird mixture, but this is a delicious salad, and it's pretty healthy other than the dressing. It's a great snack and the flavor is better after it's sat in the dressing for a day. This will definitely be something that we will make often!

(Sorry, not the best picture)

Creamy Potato Salad

6 medium round red or white potatoes, peeled

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Paprika, if desired

1. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into cubes.
2. In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Sprinkle with paprika.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors and chill. Store covered in refrigerator.

This was a great potato salad! It may need a little more vinegar, but still so good! Sydney forgot to put the onion in, so it probably tastes even more delicious.



I accomplished something while making this salad that I am proud of. I know this might sound silly, but I hard boiled an egg perfectly! On other occasions when I hard boiled eggs the outside of the yolk was grey, which for the longest time I thought was normal until I read one of my cookbooks and it said that the outside should be yellow. I was so happy when I cut open this egg to find that it was yellow! Go me!! ~Sydney