Did your family have a favorite side dish from the 1970s that’s disappeared from modern dinner tables?
In this video, we’re taking a nostalgic journey back to the groovy decade when colorful gelatin molds, creamy casseroles, and make-ahead salads ruled every potluck and holiday gathering. From the tangy Three Bean Salad to the mysterious Watergate Salad, these 25 forgotten side dishes defined an era of creative convenience cooking that transformed American dining. Rediscover the recipes that made every meal feel special and learn why these retro classics deserve a comeback on today’s tables.
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00;21 Three Bean Salad
01;29 Waldorf Salad
02;43 Watergate Salad
03;55 Ambrosia
05;11 Stuffed Celery
06;25 Rice-A-Roni Pilaf
07;43 Copper Pennies
09;02 Green Bean Casserole
10;13 Corn Pudding
11;28 Perfection Salad
12;41 Harvard Beets
13;53 Spinach Soufflé
15;01 Carrot Ring
16;16 Tomato Aspic
17;31 Succotash
18;37 Scalloped Tomatoes
19;46 Broccoli Rice Casserole
20;50 Pickled Beets and Eggs
21;57 Seven Layer Salad
22;59 Creamed Onions
24;02 Zucchini Bread Side
25;01 Marinated Mushrooms
25;59 Glorified Rice
27;00 Cheese Ball Accompaniments
28;06 German Potato Salad
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I had no idea what Waldorf salad was until I watched Fawlty Towers.
still make watergate
For family Christmas I am known for my fruit salad. The recipe is from my Grandma.
0:35 WAX BEANS? a.k.a., garbanzo beans, chi chi beans, chick peas, etc.
My weekly grocery budget was 25.00. My cart was full, and it fed a family of four for the whole week!
Anyone remember carrot raisin salad? I used to see it everywhere growing up, but it’s fallen out of fashion.
It's incredibly easy to get recipes from the 1970s. Go to a used bookstore and buy a recipe book or two published in the 1970s. The cost of the ingredients today are going to be higher than in the 70s.
My grandson loves when I make ambrosia.
I don't make warldof but I make cottage cheese crushed pineapple whipped cream and orange or red Jello my mother n law added marshmallows
The narration leaves much to be desired, please use an authentic human to do the voice over.