perfection salad...
The perfect salad is the one that tastes best to you, with your particular meal. This one can be varied to fit many menus!
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp. salt
1¼ cups water, divided
¼ cup vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ cup finely shredded cabbage[1]
1 cup shredded carrot[1]
1 pimento, cut in small pieces, or 2 Tbsps. chopped red or green pepper[1]
Mix gelatine, sugar and salt thoroughly in small saucepan. Add ½ cup of the water. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ¾ cup of water, vinegar and lemon juice. Chill mixture to unbeaten egg white consistency. Fold in vegetables. Turn into a 2-cup mold or individual molds, chill until firm. Unmold, garnish with salad greens, serve with salad dressing. Makes 4 servings.
[1]try these combinations:
Chopped celery, shredded cabbage, chopped pepper or pimiento Shredded carrot, orange sections, diced canned pineapple Chopped cucumber and onion Drained mixed fruits or cooked mixed vegetables
diet tip:
Make this a really low-calorie salad treat by using artificial sweetener in place of sugar. Soften gelatine in cold water first.