Perfection Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4

Perfection Salad is a refreshing, jellied vegetable dish with a tangy citrus flavor profile, perfect for light luncheons or potlucks. Its vibrant crunch of cabbage, celery, and carrots combined with a delicate lime gelatin creates a unique, low-calorie appetizer suited for those seeking a cool, retro-inspired treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes lime flavored artificially sweetened gelatin
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons minced pimento
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid artificial sweetener

Instructions

  1. Pour boiling water over the lime-flavored gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  2. Add vinegar, lemon juice, and liquid artificial sweetener to the gelatin mixture.
  3. Chill until the liquid starts to congeal.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage, minced pimento, diced celery, and diced carrots to the partially congealed gelatin.
  5. Stir the mixture well and pour into a square pan.
  6. Chill until the gelatin is firm.
  7. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

144 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 0.9g 1% DV
Carbs 31.2g 11% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 15.3g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 252.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 911.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 948.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 32.9mg 37% DV
Calcium 99.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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