Category Archives: Gelatine Salads/Molds

Jellied Chicken Salad

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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 3/4 cups chicken broth*
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pimiento
Tomato wedges

Sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup chicken broth to soften. Stir over low heat until gelatins is dissolved; stir in remaining broth. Chill until slightly thickened.

Stir chicken, lemon juice, celery, olives, onion and salt into gelatin. Pour into loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Chill until firm. Garnish with pimiento and tomato wedges. 4 servings.

*Other cooked meats (beef, lamb, veal) can be substituted for the chicken; beef broth (bouillon) for the chicken broth.

Perfect for a hot summer evening! Serve with buttered peas tossed with cut-up avocado, cloverleaf rolls with currant jelly, sugar cookies and iced tea.

©Copyright 1971 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Three Tier Salad (Stuffed Avocado Rings)

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Three Tier Salad

2 pkg. (3 oz. ea.) lemon-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
2/3 cup chopped sweet pickle
2/3 cup chopped walnut meats
2/3 cup sliced stuffed olives
Curly endive
Lemon Cups, see Index Card J (see below)

Empty gelatin into a bowl and dissolve it in the 2 cups boiling water; add and stir in cold water. Add and stir in pickles, nuts and olives.Pour into a 6-cup mold and chill until firm. (Pickles, nuts and olives will self-layer as gelatin sets.) Unmold on a large platter. Garnish salad with curly endive or other salad greens and mayonnaise-filled Lemon Cups, as desired. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

NOTE: For a crown of clear gelatin, pour a little dissolved gelatin into bottom of 6 cup mold and chill until partially set. Mix remaining gelatin with pickles, nuts and olives; pour on top of partially set gelatin.Chill; unmold.

Stuffed Avocado Rings

Cut a firm,ripe avocado in half, crosswise, and remove the seed. Mash about 1/4 cup cream cheese with a fork. Blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Fill the seed cavity with the cheese mixture and put the halves back together. Chill several hours. Just before serving, peel the avocado and slice into rings. Arrange on salad greens and serve with your favorite dressing.

Lemon Cups: Remove blossom ends from lemons; cut lemons in half, crosswise. Squeeze out lemon juice. Remove membrane from the peel using a teaspoon. Dip cut edges of peel in paprika. Fill cups with mayonnaise; arrange around edge of salad bowl or platter.

Published by –COOKINDEX– Division of H.S. Stuttman Co., Inc. New York. © Copyright 1958 Tested Recipe Institute, Inc., New York.

Chicken-Aspic Vegetable Salad

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3 whole chicken breasts
5 cups boiling water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2 celery tops
2 carrots
2 sprigs parsley
1 small bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsps. unflavored gelatin
3-1/2 cups cooked vegetables (asparagus, carrots, corn, brussel sprouts, celery)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 black olives
salad greens
tomato wedges
paprika

Place chicken breasts in a kettle. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; add to chicken, bring to boil, skim. Add next 5 ingredients. Cover, bring to boil and simmer until chicken is tender. Cool chicken and broth quickly. Remove skin and bones from chicken breasts (irregular pieces of chicken are combined with vegetables in mold) Skim fat from broth.

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water; heat until gelatin is melted then combine with 4 cups broth. Correct seasoning, chill until syrupy. Add cooked vegetables and chicken chunks to 3-1/2 cups of chilled broth. Pour into a 2-quart mold, chill until set. To remaining 1/2 cup* chilled broth add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, mix until smooth and pour over chicken breasts to glaze them. Decorate each breast with 1/2 black olive, chopped parsley and a sprinkling of paprika.

To serve: Unmold vegetable aspic, garnish with greens. Arrange chicken breasts on platter, garnish with greens and tomato wedges. Makes 6 servings.

Dressing: Thin remaining 1 cup of mayonnaise with a little chicken broth. Add lemon juice if desired.

*If broth sets, heat it a little before adding mayonnaise.

Some day our favorite Steeltown Girl will make this. Follow her culinary misadventures!

©1972 Marjon Promotions, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Molded Cheese Soufflé

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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup chicken bouillon
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
8 ounces Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup will-chilled, evaporated skimmed milk
Watercress

ADVANCE PREPARATION: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan to soften. Add chicken bouillon, onion powder, salt, curry powder, dry mustard, and hot sauce. Stir over very low heat until gelatin dissolves. Combine gelatin mixture, cheese, and lemon juice; mix well. Whip evaporated skimmed milk until it stands in soft peaks; fold into gelatin-cheese mixture. Pour mixture into a non-stick, 6-cup mold. Chill until set.

FINAL PREPARATION: Unmold, and garnish with watercress. Divide evenly. Makes 4 luncheon servings.

Copyright © Weight Watchers International, Inc. 1974. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Lime and Melon Salad Mold

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1 envelope (from 5/8 oz pkg) low-calorie lemon flavored gelatin
1 envelope (from 5/8 oz pkg) low-calorie lime flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups (1 lb) diet creamed cottage cheese
1 cup ginger ale
4 large strawberries, washed and hulled
1 cup melon balls (Spanish or honeydew)
Watercress

1. Combine gelatins in large bowl. Pour boiling water over gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Stir in lime juice.

2. Remove 1 cup of gelatin mixture; set aside. Add cottage cheese to remaining gelatin mixture. Refrigerate.

3. In bowl, combine reserved gelatin mixture and ginger ale. Set bowl in large bowl of ice and water; stir until consistency of unbeaten egg white.

4. Set 7- or 8-cup mold in large bowl of ice and water; pour 1/2 cup gelatin mixture into mold. Slice strawberries, and arrange slices, overlapping, on gelatin in mold. Let stand just until set.

5. Add melon balls to remaining gelatin mixture. Spook over gelatin layer in mold. Let stand until just set.

6. Spoon chilled cottage cheese mixture over melon layer in mold.

7. Refrigerate until firm – at least 2 1/2 hours.

8. To unmold: Run small spatula around edge of mold. Set mold in bowl of warm water for 15 seconds. Invert over serving plate; shake to release; lift off mold. Garnish with watercress.

Makes 6 servings; 125 calories each.

© Copyright 1973 by The McCall Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Seafood Mousse II

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1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp, crab or lobster meat cut in small pieces
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tbsp grated onion
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Worchestershire [sic] sauce
1/4 tbsp Tabasco pepper sauce
1 can (10- 1/2 oz) tomato soup
1 8-oz pkg cream cheese
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 cup mayonnaise

Combine fish, celery, green pepper, onion, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; mix well. Let stand to blend flavors. Combine tomato soup and cream cheese in top of double boiler. Heat over boiling water, stirring until cheese is melted. Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes, add to soup mixture; stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool. When mixture begins to thicken, blend in mayonnaise. Stir in fish mixture. Turn into greased 1 – 1/2 quart mold. Chill until set. Garnish with watercress or chicory. Serve with mayonnaise. Makes 6 servings.

SUGGESTED MENU AND TIME TABLE

Cup Bouillon
Seafood Mousse with Grapefruit, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes
Celery Amandine
Dutch Crunch Rolls
Lemon Pie Tarts
Coffee or Tea

The day before make Lemon Pie Tarts or buy the frozen variety and bake them in the morning.
*8:00am     Prepare Seafood Mousse. Chill
 11:00    Prepare Grapefruit sections. Wash Tomatoes. Chill.
 11:30    Prepare Celery Almandine
 12:15    Heat Bouillon. (Use canned bouillon)
 12:20    Heat Dutch Crunch Rolls
 12:25    Slice Avocado
 12:30    Luncheon is served

After luncheon serve Lemon Pie Tarts sprinkled with confectioners [sic] sugar.

*May be prepared the day before and refrigerated.

To see what happens when a Steel Town Girl makes this recipe visit Dinner Is Served 1972!

©1972 Marjon Promotions Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Garden Salad Mold

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Preparation time: 20 to 25 min.
Chilling times: 2 hrs. or overnight

The fresh flavors of cucumbers, green peppers, green onions and celery are combined together in an easy make-ahead salad that can be molded into attractive individual salad molds.

For 4 servings you will need:
1pkg. (3 oz.) lemon-flavored gelatin
1/2 tsp. each dried chervil and tarragon leaves
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. tarragon-flavored vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced radishes
1/2 cup finely diced cucumbers (pared and seeded)
1/4 cup each finely diced green pepper and green onion
Lettuce to line plates
Paprika Dressing (recipe follows)

Paprika Dressing: In saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice just until sugar is dissolved. Add 1 tsp. celery salt, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard and 1/2 tsp. grated onion. Slowly add 1 cup salad oil while beating until dressing is thick. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

For 2 servings:
Half of the ingredients.

For 8 servings:
Double the ingredients and use a 6 to 8-cup mold.

Preparation:

1. In mixing bowl, stir lemon gelatin with chervil and tarragon. Add boiling water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved.

2. Cool in refrigerator or over ice until syrupy. Stir in sour cream, vinegar and salt. Fold in vegetables.

3. Pour into 4 lightly oiled individual molds or a 3 to 4-cup mold. Cover and chill 2 hrs. or overnight.

4. Unmold onto individual serving plates or large platter lined with lettuce. Serve with Paprika Dressing.

Good served with: Summer picnic menus or patio barbecue meals.

©MCMLXXXIV My Great Recipes All Rights Reserved. Printed in Holland.

Shrimp-Salmon Mold

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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup buttermilk
8 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon imitation butter flavoring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3 drops yellow food coloring
3/4 cups crushed ice
6 ounces cooked shrimp
6 ounces drained canned salmon
Salad greens

In saucepan sprinkle gelatin over cold water to soften. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Combined dissolved gelatin, buttermilk, lemon juice, butter flavoring, vanilla, lemon rind and food coloring in blender container; process at high speed until blended. Add crushed ice; process at high speed for 30 seconds. Pour in large bowl. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Combine with shrimp and salmon. This salad may be served as is, or it may be allowed to chill in 2 individual molds until firmly set. Unmold on a bed of salad greens. Divide evenly. Makes 2 dinner servings.

Copyright © Weight Watchers International, Inc. 1974 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Spinach and Egg Mold

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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
4 medium eggs, hard-cooked and diced
Lemon juice to taste
Radish slices
Parsley sprigs

Sprinkle gelatin over 3/4 cup cold water in saucepan. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Remove pan from heat, Stir in salt, mustard, and hot sauce. Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture is syrupy. Combine cottage cheese and remaining water in blender container; process at high speed until mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add gelatin mixture, spinach, eggs, and lemon juice; mix well. Turn into a 3 cup mold. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. To serve: Unmold, and garnish with radish slices and parsley sprigs. Divide evenly. Makes 4 luncheon servings.

Copyright © Weight Watchers International, Inc. 1974. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Cucumber Soufflé Salad

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1 cup boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) lime-flavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium cucumber, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
7 medium radishes, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

For first layer, pour 1 cup boiling water on 1 package gelatin in bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour 1/2 cup of the gelatin mixture into 5-cup mold: refrigerate. Reserve remaining gelatin mixture for third layer.

For second layer, pour 1 cup boiling water on second package gelatin in bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cold water, the vinegar and salt; stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. Stir in half of the cucumber, celery and radishes. Pour on the first layer in mold; refrigerate.

For third layer, refrigerate reserved gelatin until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. Stir in remaining vegetables; pour on second layer in mold. Refrigerate until firm, at least 5 hours. 8 servings.

Timing Tip: If you want to serve at different times, Cucumber Soufflé Salad will hold in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.

© 1975 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.