President (Pat) Nixon's Continental Jello Salad

3h
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
3h 15m
Ready In

Recipe: #41651

September 25, 2023



"A very old Recipes on Parade cook book...so old that President Nixon was still in office. May use a (3 ounce) package orange gelatin instead of the lemon. Folks didn't have air conditioning and things were served cold in the summertime."

Original is 6 servings
  • Dressing

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (205 g)
  • Calories 229.4
  • Total Fat - 13.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 27 mg
  • Sodium - 653.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
  • Sugars - 3.8 g
  • Protein - 9.7 g
  • Calcium - 197.7 mg
  • Iron - 0.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 44.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Dissolve gelatin in hot grapefruit juice.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup liquid drained from beets.

Step 3

Chill until partially thickened.

Step 4

Fold in drained beets and celery.

Step 5

Pour into a large jello salad mold.

Step 6

Chill until firm.

Step 7

SESAME SEED DRESSING:

Step 8

Gradually blend 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice into 1 package of cream cheese with electric mixer, beating until fluffy.

Step 9

Fold in 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Step 10

PRESENTATION:

Step 11

Unmold salad onto salad greens and top with dressing.

Tips


No special items needed.

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