Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

same time and not have mayo overload. Today, I am sharing different dressing recipes that can add variety to your salads. There are three types of potato salad that we like to serve on the farm. Grandpa’s favorite is the old-fashioned Miracle Whip and boiled egg style. Next is Italian style with vinegar, oil and spices. The family favorite across the board is Hot German Potato Salad. I’ve shared that recipe today. I like to use red or gold potatoes for salad, but you can use russets. I find that russets take more dressing as they are generally dryer and soak it up. You can also use a variety of onions. I use green or winter onions, Sweet Vidalia onions, or red onions. This gives a variety of color and flavor Recipes can be adjusted to your family’s taste. Simply use your favorite oils, vinegars, sweeteners, and mayo, whip, or blend. Cold Slaw is another favorite that can be made with a variety of dressings. I like creamy dressing with crushed pineapple added, but I’m a lone wolf on that one. My children are not fond of mayo-style dressings so

the favorite for family gatherings is Italian style. The best thing about salad is the convenience because they can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for days. Resting in the fridge lets the ingredients develop a rich flavor. Some are even better after they have been refrigerated for 24 hours! Marinated Vegetable Salad is one of those that just keeps getting better. Baby Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Button Mushrooms, Green Onion, and a variety of sweet and hot Peppers make good additions to a marinated salad as well as mozzarella pearls. I hope you will experiment with salads and save yourself some time in the kitchen while providing your family with good

Spring has Sprung! With warmer weather we’re all thinking about outside activities. Here on the farm seeds are being planted in our new Greenhouse and babies are being born. It’s always a busy time here. I’m really enjoying this beautiful weather as I sit on the deck under the sun umbrella basking in god’s beauty and writing to y’all today. The kids are all home schooling, adding to the daily tasks. School work will be finished at the end of May and we usually have our first bonfire of the season on the Friday after school lets out. It’s lots of fun and easy to prepare. The menu includes a variety of brats and dogs, as well as make ahead salads. I always keep a variety of salads in the fridge during the spring and summer seasons. It is an easy way to add a variety of fresh and cooked veggies to our sandwiches and grilled entrees. There are a huge variety of salads to choose from. Potato salad and cold slaw are the old standbys. I’ve never been to a cookout or picnic that one or both were not among the offerings. I was asked by someone one time about how to serve several salads at the

German Potato Salad

Salad Dressing Recipes

Everything Horses and Livestock® | May 2020 | EHALmagazine.com 12