Piquant Perfection Gelatin Salad Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Doris Leischner   Piquant Perfection Gelatin Salad Recipe results in contrasting flavors using lemon-flavored gelatin, crushed pineapple, beer, shredded carrots and cabbage served with a dressing of mayonnaise and beer to create this tasty gelatin mold recipe. Food Category:    Salads Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:10 Nutrition facts:120 calories0 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   3 Hours Total Time:   3 Hours 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 package (6 ounces) lemon-flavored gelatin
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
• Water
• 1 can or bottle (12 oz) beer
• 3 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 small head cabbage, finely shredded (about 3 cups)

DIRECTIONS

• Pour boiling water over gelatin; stir until dissolved. Drain pineapple, thoroughly pressing out and reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 3/4 cup.
• Add juice and beer to gelatin. Chill until partially thickened.
• Stir in carrots, cabbage, and pineapple. Turn into a shallow pan or oiled 6 1/2-cup ring mold or any 1 1/2-quart mold. Chill until set.
• Dip mold briefly in hot water; invert on a serving platter. Serve with a dressing of 1 cup mayonnaise blended with 2 tablespoons beer.

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