SUNSHINE NUT CONGEALED SALAD

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I love congealed salads but I have to be so careful because I am allergic to red food dye. No Red Velvet Cake for me ! This is an old recipe but it's so colorful and healthy. I like a slice for a bed time snack (already had 3) LOL. Not only is it tasty it is an Autumn delightful center piece. Enjoy !! I will post some other "NOT...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 oz lemon gelatin
2 c boiling water
1 c ice water
9 oz can crushed pineapple
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c fine grated, sweet, fresh carrotts ( i like mine fine shredded in my food processor)
2/3 c toasted pecans( to toast: put into a small baking dish in a 250 degree oven for about 10 minutes, stir after 5 minutes, cool before adding to recipe)
1 pinch ****salt *** add it to lemon juice !!

Steps:

  • 1. Empty gelatin into medium sized bowl, stir in the 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until gelatin is disolved.
  • 2. Stir in one cup of ice water (8 oz), the crushed pineapple with its juice, put pinch of salt in lemon juice; add it also.
  • 3. Chill until gelatin begins to thicken. Gently fold in shredded carrots until well blended.
  • 4. Pour into a 13x9x2 glass dish (or a little smaller for thicker squares). Can stir pecans in and put into a mold.) and sprinkle toasted pecans over top. Chill in refrigerator several hours until set, cut into squares to serve. (If you used a mold, after salad is chilled firm, gently hold mold so bottom is in hot water for 3-4 minutes, remove..put plate on top and invert mold, it will slide onto plate.)

Naya
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This is the best congealed salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.


jean esther johnson
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors in this salad. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Nazir wazir
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


OLA LEND
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


giwan Magar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pineapple and mandarin oranges add a nice tropical touch.


Owais Raza
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and so easy to make.


rana waheed
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and everyone enjoyed it.


Anik Mohamed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. I added some chopped celery and onion for extra crunch.


natalia hendriks
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of cashews, almonds, and walnuts. Yum!


Kamran Kamil
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This salad was a hit at my summer potluck! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. I will definitely be making this again.