*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Molded Vegetable Surprise

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Appetizers
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       oz           Package lime gelatin
     3/4   c            Water
                        Ice cubes
   1       md           Cucumber -- washed and
                        -sliced thinly
   6       oz           Can frozen cranberry juice
     3/4   c            Water
   1       T            Unflavored gelatin
     1/2   c            Water
     1/2   t            Salt
   1       c            Green cabbage -- shredded

  Place lime gelatin and 3/4 cup water in a 1-quart, heat-resistant
  non-metallic measuring cup.

  Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until mixture boils.

  Add enough ice cubes to bring liquid level up to 2 cups. Stir until
  most of the ice cubes are melted and mixture is consistency of
  unbeaten egg whites (level of lime mixture should be 1 1/2 cups-add
  enough water, if necessary, to get that measurement).

  Pour lime gelatin into 3 cup mold. Place sliced cucumbers in gelatin.

  Chill until almost set.

  Soften unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup water.

  Place 3/4 cup water and frozen cranberry juice into a 1-quart
  heat-resistant, non-metallic measuring cup. Heat, uncovered in
  Microwave Oven 1 minute or until juice has melted.

  Stir in unflavored gelatin mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup
  shredded cabbage.

  Chill in refrigerator until consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

  Pour cranberry mixture on top of lime mixture.

  Chill 3 hours or overnight until set.
 


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