Sunshine Salad!

 

 

 

This is a really easy gelatin salad that makes a pretty presentation for Spring and Summer events!  The great thing about this is that it takes just a few ingredients and anyone can do it!  The salad itself is also light and very tasty!   This is what you will need:

 

1 cup boiling water

3 oz. pkg. orange gelatin

1/2 cup cold water

1/8 tsp. salt

1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (do not drain)

1 cup shredded carrots

 

Garnish

4 oranges, unpeeled and sliced

1 fresh pineapple, cored and sliced

 

Pour boiling water over the orange gelatin in a bowl.  Stir until gelatin is dissolved.  Add the cold water and stir.   Stir in the salt and crushed pineapple.   Refrigerate just until it starts to thicken, but has not set up completely.   This takes around 1-2 hours.   

 

Once it starts to thicken, stir in the shredded carrots.   Pour into a round mold or bowl.   Refrigerate until completely set, several hours or overnight.  

 

Unmold onto a large plate or platter!  Arrange the orange slices and pineapple slices alternately around the gelatin salad! 

 

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve!  If you are serving a large crowd, double the gelatin salad recipe and pour into a deeper mold or bowl!   This will serve 4-6 people!

 





Carrot Raisin Salad!

 If you are a fan of  the carrot salad at Chick-fil-A, you have to try this recipe.  It's the closest I have found to it.  Also, if you are trying to offer a bit healthier alternatives, this is full of good for you ingredients!  

I think this "Carrot Raisin Salad" will be really great for Easter or for other Springtime events you might be hosting!  This is really good as a side with sandwiches, like  Mama's Pimento Cheese  or Mama's Pecan Chicken Salad!

Here is what you will need for this:

3 cups shredded carrots

1 stalk celery, diced small (optional)

1 (8 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, slightly drained

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 Tbs. lemon juice

1 Tbs. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

Mix the shredded carrots, celery, crushed pineapple and raisins in a mixing bowl.   In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, sugar and salt

Pour over the carrot mixture and toss to mix.   Chill until ready to serve!