From creamy, crunchy classics to unapologetically weird wonders, these nostalgic “salads” prove that in the Midwest, anything ...

For today’s readers, 20th-century recipes involving Jell-O molds—where fruit, vegetables, or even seafood is suspended in a mass of gelatin—can be creepy enough.

Loosen Jello-O and mix into a bowl. Add canned fruit and sliced banana. Mix together and add whipped cream on top. Natasha’s red cabbage ...