Best Grannys Tomato Jello Salad Recipes

Perfection Salad- Grandma's Version image

Provided by Kathie Carr

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PERFECTION SALAD:
2 pkg (6 ounces each) lime jell-o
4 c boiling water
3 c cold water
2 c finely shredded cabbage
1 c finely shredded carrot
1/4 c thinly sliced celery
1 c crushed pineapple, well drained
1 pkg (3 ounces) lemon jell-o (plus water called for on package)
OPTIONAL DRESSING:
1 c mayonnaise or miracle whip
1-2 Tbsp milk, (more or less to your preference)
1-2 Tbsp sugar, (more or less to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine the 2 packages of lime Jell-O with 4 cups of hot water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Immediately add vegetables and well drained pineapple. Pour mixture into a mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until mixture has set (about 2 or 3 hours).
2. Prepare the lemon Jell-O package following directions on package. Pour over the first mixture after it has set. Refrigerate the salad for several hours more or overnight. Unmold by dipping into hot water for 10 seconds.
3. OPTIONAL: Serve with a sauce made of 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip thinned with 1-2 tablespoons milk, and sweetened with 1-2 tablespoons sugar. mix well until sugar is dissolved. Adjust amounts of milk and sugar to your taste. Spoon over salad as it is served.

Grandma's Molded Tomato Salad image

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c canned diced tomatoes with juice about one 1 lb can.
2 3 oz packages of lemon gelatin
1 c diced celery
1 c diced cucumber
1/2 c finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp grated or very finely diced onion
1/4 c sour cream
1 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp horseradish (cream style)

Steps:

1. In a medium to large saucepan, heat tomatoes to just boiling and add gelatin. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and chill until slightly thickened, usually between 45 minutes to one hour. Check occasionally so it doesn't set too much.
2. When thickened, stir in the remaining ingredients thoroughly and pour into a lightly oiled 6 cup mold or 9x15 baking pan. Chill til completely set.
3. To serve, unmold on lettuce leaf lined plate. Or if in a baking pan, cut into squares and serve.