Perfection Salad Recipe

Name: Perfection Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup water; 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained; 1/2 cup vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup chopped cabbage; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped pimiento; Lettuce leaves; Chopped cabbage; Mayonnaise; Paprika (optional)

Servings: persons

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 cup chopped cabbage
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento
Lettuce leaves
Chopped cabbage
Mayonnaise
Paprika (optional)

1
Soften gelatin in water; set aside. Combine tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and add softened gelatin, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Cool. Chill mixture until the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
2
Remove and discard bay leaves. Fold in cabbage, onion, and pimiento; pour mixture into a lightly oiled 5-cup mold. Chill until firm.
3
Unmold salad onto a chilled, lettuce-lined plate. Sprinkle chopped cabbage around salad. Place a dollop of mayonnaise on top of salad, and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Serve immediately.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup water, 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained, 1/2 cup vinegar, and more.

Yes, Perfection 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.

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