Retro Side Dishes

This blog is dedicated to those cherished 1950s side dishes and potluck favorites!

Starting with a classic recipe that’s sure to transport you back in time: a Retro 1950s Pea Salad, perfect for your next potluck.

This delightful dish combines the simplicity and charm of mid-century cuisine with modern flavors that everyone will love.

With canned green peas, sweet relish, diced mushrooms, American cheese, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing enhanced by a hint of pickle juice, minced onion, and garlic, this salad is a nostalgic treat.

original recipe

Retro 1950’s Pea Salad

Notes: This recipe is a separate version of the original recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned green peas

• 3/4 cup sweet relish

• 1 cup canned diced mushrooms

• 1 cup diced American cheese

• 1/2 tablespoon minced onion

• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons pickle juice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Dash of pepper

Instructions:

1. Chill the peas.

2. In a medium bowl, slowly add all the ingredients except salt and pepper.

3. Stir well to combine.

4. Add salt and a dash of pepper.

5. Mix thoroughly and serve.

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Potluck Veggie Platter

Elevate your next potluck gathering with a touch of nostalgia by presenting a vibrant array of fresh vegetables in a classic vintage Tupperware container.

This iconic piece not only adds a charming retro flair to the table, but also keeps your veggies crisp and ready to enjoy.

Whether it's a casual brunch or a festive dinner, this timeless combination of wholesome goodness and old-school charm is sure to make a lasting impression on your guests.

You’ll Need:

• Vintage Tupperware Tray

• Leafy Lettuce

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Broccoli

• Tomato

• Cucumber

• Parsley

• Salt n Pepper

• Fresh thyme

• Chives

• Salad oil

• Tarragon vinegar

Herbed Tomato Recipe:

via Better Homes and Gardens - 1963

1. 1 teaspoon salt

2. 1/4 teaspoon course black salt

3. A few leaves fresh thyme 1/2 Cup finely snipped parsley

4. 1/4 Cup snipped chives

5. 2/3 Cup salad oil

6. 1/4 Cup tarragon vinegar

Instructions:

• Peel tomatoes, cut crosswise in half. Place in a deep bowl, sprinkling each layer with seasoning and herbs.

• Combine oil and vinegar and pour over.

• Tilt bowl so all tomatoes are covered.

• Cover and chill about an hour occationally spooning dressing over tomatoes.

• Drain off dressing before serving.

Instructions veggie platter:

1. Slice and quarter the tomatoes and follow herbed tomato recipe above.

2. While tomatoes are chilling, slice the carrots using the waffle fry blade on a mandoline slicer.

3. Use small stainless steel vegetable Slicer/peeler for cucumbers.

4. Cut cauliflower and broccoli into uniform pieces.

5. Rinse the vegetables under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

6. Separate lettuce leaves, rinse and place them in individual compartments of the tray.

7. Arrange the prepared vegetables in quarters in contrasting colors in your vintage veggie tray laying them on top of the lettuce leaves.

8. Add small bowls or dishes to hold dips such as ranch dressing, hummus, garden vegetable dip or spinach dip, strategically placing them for easy access.

9. Garnish the tray with fresh parsley for a retro touch.

10. After use, clean the vintage veggie tray according to its care instructions to preserve its charm for future gatherings.

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