*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                      Carrot Pineapple Gelatin Salad

Recipe By     : Coffin Family
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Box lemon gelatin powder -- *
   4      oz            Crushed pineapple -- drained **
   1      c             Carrots -- grated **
                        Optional:
     1/2  c             Walnuts or pecans -- chopped
                        Lettuce Leaves -- for serving
                        Dollop of nonfat mayonnaise --
                        - for topping

* Lemon, orange, raspberry, mixed fruit, or any flavor Jello works
  well. Do as my Mother does, and use the flavor that best suits your
  table color scheme! :-)

** You may increase or decrease the amount of carrots, pineapple, and
   nuts as you feel appropriate.

Prepare the gelatin according to the package directions, but reduce
the amount of cold water by about 1/8 to 1/4, to accomodate the
liquid from the carrots and pineapple. If they are not very moist,
then do not reduce the water. You may also use some or all of the
liquid from the pineapple, if you prefer.

Pour the gelatin mixture into a square glass Pyrex casserole dish.
Gently stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped
nuts (if using). Stir until well mixed. Place in refrigerator until
set.

To serve, slice the gelatin salad into squares or rectangles and
place on a lettuce leaf. You may top with a dollop of nonfat
mayonnaise for a more finished look.

You may, of course, prepare this salad in any pretty gelatin mold
that you prefer.  But making it in a square or rectangular Pyrex dish
is as simple as it gets.

Yield: 12 Servings


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