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Carrot Gelatin Salad

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"Old-fashioned carrot salad made with lemon gelatin and pineapple. Grandma didn't specify the amount of carrots. You probably can't use too much!"
Carrot Gelatin Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (6 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
  • 4 large carrots, shredded

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, prepare the lemon gelatin according to package directions using reserved pineapple juice in place of some of the water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
  2. When the gelatin has thickened, stir in pineapple and shredded carrot. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by MRSBARTELSON 
Great recipe. Super easy. My Grandma always uses orange jello. This is always a holiday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN 
This is very similar to a recipe my mother always made called "Perfection Salad." She learned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by Emily 
VERY good! Mom used to make this and was one of the first things I learned to make. Lost the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by margo 
great salad!!! however I do like better when made with lime jello. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by drened 
GREAT RECIPE. we have also made one similar to this at the nursing home where I am the dietary... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by KeepMeAwake 
This was a holiday favorite at Grandma's house! Grandma also sometimes added some shredded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by LYONLOGAN 
I love this salad and have been making it for years!! It is great if you are on a diet and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by WEISENSUE 
My mother always used lime jello but all I had was orange this time so I added orange soda for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2006 by Janet T 
Oh yes, I remember mom making this salad back in the day. She called it Complexion Salad -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by Basg 
Bland and artificial tasting. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Carrot Gelatin Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 127

  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Total Carbs: 30g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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