Ingredients for - Grandma's Sunshine Salad
How to cook deliciously - Grandma's Sunshine Salad
1. Stage
Prepare the gelatin: Empty the gelatin into a small mixing bowl. Stir in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin has dissolved.
2. Stage
Mix in the ice water, pineapple, lemon juice, and salt: Stir in 1 cup ice water, the crushed pineapple with its juice, lemon juice (or vinegar), and a pinch of salt. (Make sure you use canned pineapple. Fresh pineapple has an enzyme that will prevent the gelatin from jelling.)
3. Stage
Chill until thickened, then add the carrots: Chill in refrigerator until the gelatin starts to thicken. Then gently fold in the grated carrots until well mixed.
4. Stage
Pour into a mold and chill until set: Add mixture to a jello mold. Set in the refrigerator until firm, several hours. To unmold, dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for about 5 seconds. Invert onto a serving platter, and shake firmly to release. Slice to serve. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!