Vegetable Gelatin Salad
Vibrant, refreshing, and irresistibly unique, this Vegetable Gelatin Salad is a retro-inspired recipe that’s perfect for any gathering! Combining crisp chopped celery, cucumber, shredded carrots, green bell pepper, and fresh parsley suspended in a tangy gelatin base made with white vinegar and a touch of sweetness, this dish offers a delightful interplay of textures and flavors. Prepared in just 20 minutes with an easy set-it-and-forget-it chill time, this no-cook salad brings a touch of vintage charm to your table. Serve it as a chilled side dish or a colorful appetizer—ideal for picnics, potlucks, or holiday spreads. Get ready to impress with this savory gelatin creation that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups boiling water
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 0.5 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiling water, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
Add the softened gelatin to the boiling water mixture and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the vegetables.
Stir in the chopped celery, cucumber, shredded carrot, green bell pepper, and fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8x8-inch pan or a gelatin mold.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once set, carefully unmold the gelatin salad onto a serving platter or slice it directly from the pan.
Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2727 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
