This “Guess-What Salad” recipe comes from the 1955 Good Housekeeping Cook Book , and just goes to show what wacky recipe ideas one can find in vintage cookbooks.

1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded, pared raw parsnips
3/4 cup diced celery
3 tablesp. minced onion
8 to 10 sliced small stuffed olives
1/2 teasp. salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup French dressing
Mayonnaise
1 small head lettuce

Combine parsnips, celery, onion, olives, salt, pepper; toss with French dressing, then with mayonnaise to moisten. Arrange in bowl lined with lettuce. Makes 4 servings.

To vary: Omit olives; add cubes of oranges and unpared red apples.