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Calico Salad
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 128
Here’s a top-rated salad perfect for potlucks or family parties. Its colorful blend of corn, peas and pimentos make it easy to spot on the buffet table, and the gang’ll love the crunchy water chestnuts and almonds.—Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa
Ingredients:
12 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn, thawed
12 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
12 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups chopped green onions
3 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
6 cups mayonnaise
2-1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
2-1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
6 cups slivered almonds, toasted
Directions:
1. In several large bowls, combine the corn, peas, water chestnuts, onions and pimientos.
2. In another large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese, milk, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add almonds and toss to combine. Yield: 128 servings (3/4 cup each).
By RecipeOfHealth.com