Vegetable Salad in Aspic
- 1 tablespoon gelatine
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely cut celery
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 1 minced pimento
Soak 1 tablespoon gelatine in 1/4 cup cold water for 5 minutes; dissolve it with 1 cup boiling water, stirring well; season with 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Strain through double thickness of cheese-cloth and chill until the consistency of honey. Then fold into it 1 cup finely cut celery, 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage and 1 minced pimento. Pour into wet molds( individual ) and chill. Unmold onto a bed of watercress, and top with boiled salad dressing.
Submitted by Jun 2, 2009
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