Vineyard Spam Salad

Vineyard Spam Salad
Chapter: Salad
Serves: 6

This recipe is all over the internet and is sort of the butt of some jokes because it has Spam in it.

I wasn't able to determine who might claim authorship.

I grew up with Spam in the house and am quite fond of it.

It's actually pretty good. After I made it the first time, I decided it needed triple the lime juice, a handful of sunflower seeds and that the pea pods should be julienned.

1 can Spam

2/3 cup miracle whip

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon dry mustard

2 cups green seedless grapes

1 cup pea pods, julienned

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

3 tablespoons sunflower seeds


Dice the Spam and fry it for a few minutes to develop a crispy sear. Set aside.

Whisk up a dressing with the Miracle Whip, mustard and lime juice. Set aside.

In a bowl, assemble the salad with Spam, pea pods, onion, grapes and seeds.

Toss with dressing.

Chill before serving.

********Original internet version********
VINEYARD SPAM SALAD
Serving Size : 6Categories : Salads

1 cn SPAM Luncheon Meat, cubed-(12 oz)
2/3 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tb Lime juice
1 t Dry mustard
2 c Seedless grapes
1 c Peapods, cut in half
1/2 c Thinly sliced red onion

In skillet, saute SPAM over high heat 2 minutes,stirring constantly; set aside.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and dry mustard.
In largebowl, combine grapes, SPAM, peapods, and onion.
Toss with mayonnaise mixture.
Cover and chill 1 hour.

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NUTRITION FACTSAmount per ServingCalories 237 Calories From Fat 144 % Daily Value*Total Fat 17g 26%Saturated Fat 2g 11%Cholesterol 9mg 3% Sodium 222mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 2g Protein 2g Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 2% Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of Celery Soup
Chapter: SOUP
Serves: 12
One of my best soups.
1 teaspoon finely chopped onions
1 bunch celery thinly sliced including some leaves
16 tablespoons butter (2 sticks)
1 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
1 teaspoon white peppers
1 tablespoon celery seeds
4 ounces flour
1 quart chicken broth or water
3 cups half and half or combination of cream and milk or milk and cream cheese

Chop or slice the celery into 1/4 inch pieces. Include some of the leaves.

Heat one stick of butter in a soup pot. Add the onion, celery and salt. Stirring often, cook until the celery starts to get soft. Add the white pepper and celery seed and cook 2 minutes more.

Add the broth or water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer while you make the roux.

Make a very slightly tan roux from the remaining butter and the flour.

Return the soup to a boil and stir in the roux. Continue stirring constantly while the soup thickens.

Reduce the heat and stir in the half and half (or other milk products).

Serve with a grilled cheese/mustard/tomato sandwich or some crusty bread.

NUTRITION FACTSAmount per ServingCalories 438 Calories From Fat 207 % Daily Value*Total Fat 22g 34%Saturated Fat 4g 22%Cholesterol 60mg 20%Sodium 1049mg 44%Total Carbohydrate 10g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Sugars 2g Protein 1g Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 7% Calcium 6% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.