Lime Jello Cabbage Salad Food

LIME JELLO CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Shred cabbage in food processor to be very fine and to equal 1 cup. Grate carrots to equal 1/2 cup. Add both to an 8 x 8 square dish.
• Drain crushed pineapple, reserving liquid in a measuring cup. Add ice to the juice so it will equal exactly one cup. Set aside.
• In a small pan on low heat, heat one cup water. Add jello to dissolve and turn off heat. Add the pineapple juice/ice to the pan and stir until ice melts.
• Pour jello mixture into the 8 x 8 dish with the cabbage, carrots and pineapple. Refrigerate for 2 hours unti firm.
• Cut into 9 square servings and and enjoy!

LIME GELATIN SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water. Stir in salt. Stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened.
• Fold cabbage, carrots, and nuts into thickened gelatin. Pour mixture into an 8 inch mold that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Chill until firm.
• Set mold in a sink of hot water for a few seconds when ready to unmold. Place serving plate on top of mold, and turn over. Lift off mold.

PERFECTION SALAD- GRANDMA'S VERSION

Steps:

• 1. Combine the 2 packages of lime Jell-O with 4 cups of hot water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Immediately add vegetables and well drained pineapple. Pour mixture into a mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until mixture has set (about 2 or 3 hours).
• 2. Prepare the lemon Jell-O package following directions on package. Pour over the first mixture after it has set. Refrigerate the salad for several hours more or overnight. Unmold by dipping into hot water for 10 seconds.
• 3. OPTIONAL: Serve with a sauce made of 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip thinned with 1-2 tablespoons milk, and sweetened with 1-2 tablespoons sugar. mix well until sugar is dissolved. Adjust amounts of milk and sugar to your taste. Spoon over salad as it is served.

CABBAGE AND PINEAPPLE GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix the dry jello flavors together. Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• 2. Pour pineapple juice into a measuring cup and add cold water to measure 1 1/2 cups (since you are adding veggies, the liquid is reduced). Add this to the jello and stir to mix. Put into the refrigerator to slightly thicken to the consistency of egg whites.
• 3. Stir in the cabbage, carrots and pineapple and mix thoroughly. Chill until set. If made in a pan, cut into squares and serve.

LIME JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jello and hot water; stir until jello is dissolved.
• Add enough cold water to pineapple juice to equal ½ cup and stir into the jello. Chill until partially set; then whip with a mixer. Set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the cream cheese. Add pineapple, beating briefly.
• Fold in Cool whip and nuts - then combine with the jello mixture and chill until firm.