Perfection Salad
eight to ten servings
1 cup chopped cabbage
2 cups chopped celery
2 pimientos
2 fresh, red or green peppers
3 tablespoons gelatine
¹⁄₂ cup cold water
2 cups boiling water
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup mild vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
Prepare vegetable greens, combine and place in refrigerator to chill. Soak gelatine in cold water, then put into boiling water. Stir until gelatine is dissolved. Add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. When sugar is dissolved, strain. When mixture is cooled and begins to set, add remaining ingredients. Turn into mold or into Frigidaire freezing tray. Allow to congeal and thoroughly chill. Cut into squares and serve on crisp lettuce. Dress with mayonnaise.