Geriatric Salad Recipe

Name: Geriatric Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 envelopes gelatin; 1 cup hot water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup white vinegar; One 15-ounce can asparagus, drained and chopped; 1 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup pimentos, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced onion; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt; Mayo, for dipping; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 envelopes gelatin
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
One 15-ounce can asparagus, drained and chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup pimentos, chopped
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
Mayo, for dipping
Lemon wedges, for garnish

1
In a large bowl, add 1 cup cold water, sprinkle the gelatin on top and allow to dissolve.
2
In the meantime, add the hot water and sugar to another bowl and stir together.
3
Then add the white vinegar and stir until it dissolves.
4
Pour the sugar mixture over the gelatin.
5
Place in the freezer and stir occasionally until it thickens, about 30 minutes.
6
Remove from the freezer and add the asparagus, celery, pecans, pimentos, onions, lemon juice and salt to taste.
7
Pour into a mold and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
8
Serve with mayo and lemons.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 envelopes gelatin, 1 cup hot water, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Geriatric Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Geriatric Salad

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