This is a refreshing congealed salad that is good anytime and especially during the summer months. I don't have the recipe except in my head. It was in a Home Demonstration Club cook book that was given to us as a wedding gift in 1960. I have worn that cook book out.
Yield: 9-12 servings
Ingredients:
Steps:
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Simple, easy to make, gotta be good. I just bought a bag of carrots. Now I know what I'll do with them.
I'm sitting here appreciating your photography. You did well.
Thanks, LG
I just bought the crushed pineapple. Guess I'll use a box grater for the carrots, as you did. Mama had a gizmo called a Salad Master.
Ever hear of a salad shooter? I love mine. I also got a mini food processor so no need to shred the carrots. My poor old hands can't do that anymore!! But I am going to try this!!!
I've never in my life had such a thing. I have to give it a go. What a colour :)
My family has been making this for years only we call it Sunshine Jello. Roughly the same ingredients only no cider vinegar and we use orange jello, not lemon. Sometimes I add mandarin oranges as well. It's a great way to sneak veggies in for kids and men. (carrots) The first time I brought it to a function at my husband's family his step-dad kissed me for it.
The vinegar just adds to the flavor. I'm going to add some mandarin oranges next time I make it. That sounds good.
My grandmother made a similar concoction - with raisins and without pineapple. She was a frugal farm lady. I don't recall her ever using pineapple, except for a special occasion pineapple upside-down cake.
Grandma Lucille's variation:
Orange Jello - as many boxes as needed for number you're serving.
Grated Carrots - just enough :)
Plumped raisins - maybe half the amount of carrots?
Prep is about the same as 'litterglitter' Sunshine Salad.
Sometimes I use both orange and pineapple Jello, or lemon and orange. Next time I'll try adding cider vinegar.
I've had people look at this dubiously, then taste it and ask for second helpings. Perhaps they're put off by the appearance of raisins floating in a transparent orange square?
This is fun to serve for a Halloween meal. Kids like it too!
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