Walnut Salad

Instructions

1. Put 1/2 cup cold water into a small bowl.
2. Sprinkle two envelopes of unflavored gelatin on water.
3. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to soften.
4. Heat 2 cups apple cider until very hot; add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. Remove from heat and immediately add softened gelatin.
6. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
7. Have a 1-quart mold lightly greased with cooking oil, but do not use olive oil.
8. Spoon about 1/2 cup of gelatin mixture into the mold and place in refrigerator.
9. Chill remaining mixture until slightly thickened.
10. Dice 2 cups apples and chop 1/4 cup black walnuts and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
11. Add this to the gelatin and pour into the mold which already has a thin bottom layer of gelatin.
12. Chill until set.
13. Unmold onto a serving plate decorated with lettuce leaves.