My great-grandmother and my great-aunt always served this salad at family reunions and church socials. From the time I was a little girl, I’d always look forward to “the red stuff” as I called it. Forty years later, it has become my own signature dish at get-togethers. I’ve inherited my grandmother’s beautiful crystal bowl and still serve this sweet recipe in it. Each delicious spoonful reminds me of my relatives and of much simpler times.