Best Grannys Tomato Jello Salad Recipes

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GRANDMA'S MOLDED TOMATO SALAD



Grandma's Molded Tomato Salad image

I used to joke with my Mother about Grandma's "Moldy" Tomato salad. If you have heard of tomato aspic, this is somewhat of a variation of that dish. It is very easy and really so tasty. One of my favorite Jello Salads.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Other Salads

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.

LIME JELLO MOLD (GRANNY'S GREEN GOOP)



Lime Jello Mold (Granny's Green Goop) image

My grandmother made this for every holiday. I called it "green goop" but my family loved it.

Provided by Carla Blake

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) evaporated milk (tall can)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 can(s) crushed pineapple (small can)
1 pkg lime jello (small pkge)
1 small lemon jello (small pkge)
2 c hot water
cherries, nuts, parsley for decoration (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add cheese, milk and juice from pineapple. Using electric beater, beat until creamy. Refrigerate until jelled in same bowl. Mix in pineapple. Place nuts first in Tupperware fluted mold then add Jello mixture and return to refrigerator until firm.

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