| Remember the pretty molded gelatin salads your | | | | the whipped cream and mayonnaise; gradually add in |
| mother or aunts used to bring to the big family | | | | the lemon gelatin mixture. Chill until partially thickened. |
| meals? Sometimes they looked almost too pretty to | | | | Pour over the lime layer. Chill until set. |
| eat. Here are three recipes for gelatin salads from | | | | APPLESAUCE GELATIN MOLD |
| family recipe files. The Lime Cucumber Salad has a bit | | | | 8 1/4-oz can pineapple chunks |
| of a kick from horseradish. The 70s Cheery Fruit | | | | 3-oz pkg lime flavored gelatin |
| Mold pairs fruit with lemon and lime gelatins and the | | | | 1 cup boiling water |
| Applesauce Salad uses little cinnamon "red-hot" | | | | Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Dissolve lime gelatin |
| candies. Go back in time and share one of these | | | | in the boiling water. Add syrup and enough cold |
| oldies with your family and friends. | | | | water to measure 1/2 cup. Chill until partially |
| LIME CUCUMBER GELATIN SALAD | | | | thickened. Fold in the pineapple chunks. Pour mixture |
| This recipe is from an old childhood acquaintance. | | | | into a 2-quart serving bowl; chill until almost set. |
| 1 pkg (2.75-oz) lime gelatin | | | | 3-oz pkg lemon gelatin |
| 1 cup hot water | | | | 1 cup boiling water |
| 1 tbsp vinegar | | | | 1 cup whipped cream or topping |
| 1 tbsp horseradish | | | | 1/2 cup Kraft real mayonnaise |
| 1 cup salad dressing (mayo-type) | | | | Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water; cool. Combine |
| 1 cup grated cucumber | | | | the whipped cream and mayonnaise; gradually add in |
| 1 tbsp grated onion | | | | the lemon gelatin mixture. Chill until partially thickened. |
| Dissolve gelatin in hot water, allow to cool and add | | | | Pour over the lime layer. Chill until set. |
| vinegar, salad dressing and horseradish. Refrigerate | | | | APPLESAUCE GELATIN SALAD |
| and when slightly thickened, stir in the cucumber and | | | | 1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies |
| onion. Chill until set. | | | | 1 cup water |
| THE 70s CHEERY FRUIT MOLD | | | | 6-oz pkg raspberry gelatin |
| 8 1/4-oz can pineapple chunks | | | | 15-oz can applesauce |
| 3-oz pkg lime flavored gelatin | | | | 2 tbsp cider vinegar |
| 1 cup boiling water | | | | In a small saucepan, cook the candies in water, |
| Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Dissolve lime gelatin | | | | stirring frequently, until melted. Empty gelatin into a |
| in the boiling water. Add syrup and enough cold | | | | bowl and add the candy water; stir until gelatin is |
| water to measure 1/2 cup. Chill until partially | | | | completely dissolved. Stir in the applesauce and |
| thickened. Fold in the pineapple chunks. Pour mixture | | | | vinegar. Pour mixture into a 6-cup gelatin mold and |
| into a 2-quart serving bowl; chill until almost set. | | | | refrigerate until firm. To serve, remove from mold |
| 3-oz pkg lemon gelatin | | | | onto a serving plate and top with mayonnaise type |
| 1 cup boiling water | | | | salad dressing, if desired. |
| 1 cup whipped cream or topping | | | | Option: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the |
| 1/2 cup Kraft real mayonnaise | | | | salad dressing. |
| Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water; cool. Combine | | | | Enjoy! |