Verandah Fruit Salad

5 tart apples
1 large stalk celery
1 c english walnuts
1 c whipped cream, whipped
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
2 T sugar
1/2 c shredded toasted coconut

Dice first three items. Mix with whipped cream. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and sugar. Add toasted coconut.

Note: Instead of 1 c whipped cream and sugar, you can substitute 1 package, dream whip.

Fresh Spinach Salad

Salad:
1 lb fresh spinach, washed and torn in chunks
4 oz water chesnuts, drained and sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
5 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Dressing:
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c vinegar
1 c oil
2 T Worcestershire sauce
1/3 c ketchup
1 medium onion, grated

Combine salad ingredients well. Mix dressing and pour desired amount over salad and toss well. Serves 6

Easy Broccoli Salad

1 c sour cream
2 T vinegar
1/2 c mayonaise
1 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
fresh broccoli
fresh cauliflower
fresh tomatoes

Mix sour cream, vinegar, mayo, salt, and garlic. Refrigerate overnight. Pour over mixed, cut up veges.

Bean Salad

1 can green beans (400 g)
1 can pinto beans (400 g)
1 can white beans (400 g)
chopped onion, if desired
chopped green pepper, also optional
1/2 c vinegar
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp celery salt (optional)

Drain and mix all beans with onion and pepper. Blend all other ingredients and pour over bean mixture. Seal bowl and turn upside down occassionally to coat beans. Chill at least 12 hours.