APPLE CIDER GELATIN SALAD

Apple Cider Gelatin Salad image

Apple cider and crisp apples lend a hint of fall to this refreshing salad that's perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings. A dear neighbor lady shared the recipe with me. -Cyndi Brinkhaus, South Coast Metro, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash salt
1 cup diced unpeeled apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped celery
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
Ground cinnamon
Cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. , In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil; stir in the gelatin mixture and sugar until dissolved. stir in lemon juice, cloves and salt. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour., Fold in apples, walnuts and celery. Pour into a 1-qt.dish or individual dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and sugar until blended. Dollop over salad; sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.