Here are 2 salads from circa 1950, served by my mother Bertha.  Yes, both were yummy.

Apple Salad

• 5 or 6 apples, wash & cut into small chunks
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• ½ cup nuts
• ¾ cup Miracle Whip salad dressing to moisten

Mix together & chill

Pea Salad

• 2 cans peas without juice
• 1 medium onion
• ½ to ¾ cup of Velveeta cheese, small cubes
• Miracle Whip salad dressing to moisten
• Salt & pepper

Mix together & chill