Crunchy Calico Salad

Name: Crunchy Calico Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 128 servings (3/4 cup each).
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

128 servings (3/4 cup each)

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

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

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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

In several large bowls, combine the corn, peas, water chestnuts, onions and pimientos.
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.

Crunchy Calico Salad

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