| Thanksgiving Day Salad
2 cups of water one 6 ounce box of raspberry Jell-O two 10 ounce packages of frozen strawberries, thawed one 16 ounce can of whole cranberry sauce 1/2 cup of pecan pieces Lettuce leaves
Boil water and pour over gelatin to dissolve. Add strawberries and cranberry sauce. Stir to break up sauce. Stir in nuts. Pour into 2 quart ring mold. Refrigerate overnight. Unmold onto lettuce leaves and serve with Salad Topping. |
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SALAD TOPPING:
one 3 ounce softened cream cheese 1 cup of sour cream 1/3 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
With electric mixer beat until well blended. Refrigerate in covered bowl until ready to serve.
Thanksgiving Salad 2
2 cups of raw cranberries, chopped 1 cup of whipped cream 3 cups of miniature marshmallows 2 cups of diced apples 1/2 cup of seedless grapes 1/2 cup of nuts 1/4 teaspoon of salt 3/4 cup of sugar
Combine chopped cranberries, marshmallows and sugar. Cover overnight. Stir in other ingredients. Serve with turkey and dressing.
Thanksgiving Orange Salad with Cranberry Relish
2 large packages of orange Jell-O 2 large cans of crushed pineapple 6 grated carrots (about 2 c.) 1 package of cranberries 2 oranges 1 cup of sugar Lemon juice Lettuce leaves Sour cream Brown sugar
The day before, drain pineapple, reserve liquid. Dissolve orange Jell-O according to directions for molded Jell-O. Use reserved pineapple liquid and ice cubes for cooling liquid. Let thicken slightly and stir in carrots and pineapple. muffin or popover pan with non-stick cooking spray. Mold Jell-O in muffin pan. Refrigerate. Grind cranberries, oranges and sugar in grinder or food processor. Season with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate.
To serve, place lettuce leaves on salad plate. Unmold and place Jell-O on each leaf. Spoon cranberry relish over top. Mix sour cream and brown sugar. Spoon dollop on each mold. Serves 8-12.
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