Christmas Salad I

Contributed byDianne Annis
Ring mold salad with red fruit in gelatin, topped with green gelatin and pecans.

Ingredients

  • 1 can pear halves (29-oz)
  • 1 package strawberry Jello (3-oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 package lime Jello (3-oz)
  • 1 package cream cheese (8-oz, softened)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup pecans (chopped )
Yield: 10 Servings
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Instructions

Drain pears, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to make 1 1/2 cups liquid. Dice pears. Dissolve strawberry gelatin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1 cup boiling water. Add 3/4 cup pear liquid and lemon juice. Chill until slightly thickened; stir in pears. Pour into a 6-cup mold or 2-quart rectangular dish; chill until set but not firm. Dissolve lime gelatin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1 cup boiling water. Add remaining 3/4 cup pear liquid. Chill until slightly thickened. Combine cream cheese and ginger; gradually add gelatin, beating until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spoon over strawberry layer and chill until firm. Serves 10 to 12.

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