Not your typical Thanksgiving Salads!

Shauna's Blueberry Jell-O Salad

1 large box raspberry Jell-O
1 can blueberry pie filling
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
8 oz tub of whipped topping

Dissolve Jell-O in one cup of boiling water.  Stir in pie filling and then 2 c cold water.  Pour into a 9 x 13 pan.  Let set up completely in fridge.

Whip cream cheese and sugar together then fold in whipped topping.  Spread over set up Jell-O and serve.

Fluffy Strawberry Salad

1 3 oz pkg of Cook n Serve vanilla pudding
1 3oz pkg strawberry jello
1 pkg frozen strawberries, thawed
1 ca mandarin oranges, drained
1 8 oz tub of whipped topping

Prepare pudding as directed on package but substitute WATER for milk.  Cook and stir constantly until thick.  Remove from heat and add dry jello.  Cool completely and fold in whipped topping and fruit.  Pour into a serving bowl and chill.

I usually double this recipe!

Heather's Broccoli Salad

2 bunches broccoli - florets only - cut in small pieces
1 head cauliflower - cut in small pieces
2 c shredded cheese
1 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
green or red onion if desired
1/2 c roasted sunflower seeds
1 pkg craisins

1 1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c vinegar
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Mix together the first group of ingredients in a large salad bowl.  Then mix the second group of ingredients together and toss with the salad.  For best taste, allow to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.