Reception Salad
Reception Salad is a vibrant, fruity gelatin dessert layered with pineapple, cream cheese, pimento, celery, and pecans. Perfect for gatherings, it offers a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors with a creamy texture. Served chilled, it pairs well with rolls and coffee, making it a crowd-pleaser for special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple and heat the juice until boiling.
- Stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Add the chopped pimento, softened cream cheese, finely chopped celery, chopped pecans, and whipping cream. Add a dash of salt if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a circular mold and chill until set.
- Unmold the salad onto a bed of lettuce.
- Serve with hot Parker House rolls and coffee.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
363
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).