REFRESHING RHUBARB SALAD

Refreshing Rhubarb Salad image

Nearly everyone I know has rhubarb in their garden, so it is indeed plentiful each spring. I've had this recipe in my scrapbook for years and serve it often at potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Mayonnaise, fresh mint and additional strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the rhubarb, water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the orange juice and zest. , Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in strawberries. Pour into a 2-qt. bowl; chill until set. If desired, garnish with a dollop of mayonnaise, mint and strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.