PICKLED BEET SALAD

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Turn an ordinary vegetable into a lovely salad! If you like pickled beets, you'll love this unusual gelatine salad. It is a beautiful burgundy color with a nice crunch from the onions and celery.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 1 8x8 inch dish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon distilled vinegar (white or clear)
1 1/2 teaspoons cream-style prepared horseradish
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained,liquid reserved
2 -3 teaspoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8-inch glass casserole or a 1 1/2 quart mold.
  • Cut the sliced beet into julienne strips.
  • In saucepan, add gelatine, sugar and 1/2 cup water.
  • Heat on medium setting, stirring constantly, until gelatine is dissolved.
  • Set aside.
  • Add enough water to beet juice to make 1 cup.
  • Pour into saucepan.
  • Add lemon juice, vinegar and horseradish to gelatine mixture.
  • Refrigerate until mixture is partially thickened.
  • Stir in celery, spring onions, and beets.
  • Refrigerate until congealed and well set.
  • TO SERVE: Cut into squares and place on bed of lettuce.
  • Garnish with 1/2 tsp mayonnaise on top of each square.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Replace celery with 1/2 cup grated carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 125.8, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 22.6, Protein 3.6

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