Molded Vegetable Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, jello-based salad featuring crisp vegetables set in bright orange gelatin
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This Molded Vegetable Salad is a nostalgic, colorful dish that combines crisp, fresh vegetables with a sweet-tart orange gelatin base. It offers a unique texture contrast between the firm veggies and the wobbly, flavorful jelly. Perfect for potlucks, holiday sides, or a refreshing summer lunch, this salad brings a cheerful pop of color to any table. It’s simple to prepare, requiring only basic kitchen tools and ingredients you likely already have on hand. The result is a visually striking and tasty side dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Molded Vegetable Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 82.8

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This Molded Vegetable Salad is a nostalgic, colorful dish that combines crisp, fresh vegetables with a sweet-tart orange gelatin base. It offers a unique texture contrast between the firm veggies and the wobbly, flavorful jelly. Perfect for potlucks, holiday sides, or a refreshing summer lunch, this salad brings a cheerful pop of color to any table. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, requiring only basic kitchen tools and ingredients you likely already have on hand. The result is a visually striking and tasty side dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Pour the boiling water over the orange gelatin envelope in a large mixing bowl, stirring until completely dissolved.
  3. Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
  4. Chop your chosen vegetables (such as carrots, peas, or bell peppers) into small, uniform pieces.
  5. Fold the chopped vegetables into the liquid gelatin mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased mold or loaf pan.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  8. Run a knife around the edges of the mold, invert onto a serving plate, and slice to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 82.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 35.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 24.5g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: molded, vegetable, salad, gelatin, orange, jello, side-dish, potluck, latin-american, nostalgic, picnic, vegan, vegetarian, easy, colorful
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