Molded Avocado Cream Salad Recipes

AUNT MABEL'S MOLDED AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, celery, avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt. Mix in onion juice, if using. Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture. Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish, and refrigerate until set.
• Cut the gelatin salad into squares, and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce. Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle dressing over squares, and garnish with toasted pecans.

MOLDED AVOCADO CREAM SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the water. Stir over low heat till the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat source.
• Add yogurt, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, oil, lemon (or lime) juice, chili powder & salt.
• Mix thoroughly, taste & adjust seasoning as desired.
• Turn mixture into a well-chilled 4 cup ring mold. Cover w/aluminum foil & chill for at least 4 hrs or till well-set.
• To Unmold: Have ready a round, well-chilled platter large enough to allow for the salad assembly as described below. Run the pointed tip of a knife around the edges of the mold to release it. Dip the mold up to the rim into a basin of hot water for just a few seconds. Place the platter upside down over the mold. Hold the platter & mold together & invert. Shake gently to release the molded avocado cream. Repeat process if needed & refrigerate immediately.
• To Assemble Salad: Fill the center of the ring mold w/shrimp. Surround the outside of the ring w/salad greens & top the greens w/halved cherry tomatoes, olives, lime (or lemon) slices & any remaining shrimp.

MOLDED AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Pour boiling water over gelatin in large bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, horseradish and grated onion. Refrigerate until gelatin begins to set. 2. With electric beater, beat until light and fluffy. Put a thin layer of gelatin in a 6 1/2 -cup mold. Layer in fruits and cover with remaining gelatin. Refrigerate until completely set. Unmold and garnish with salad greens. Serve drizzled with mayonnaise thinned with heavy cream.

AVOCADO GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
• Dissolve softened gelatin,in boiling water.
• Add lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, and onion juice.
• Cool.
• Stir in mashed avocado, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
• Beat to blend.
• Pour into 1 1/2 quart mold.
• Chill until firm.

MOLDED GAZPACHO SALAD WITH AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• Gazpacho Salad: Soften gelatin in 1 cup tomato juice for 5 minutes. Heat until mixture simmers and gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and add remaining tomato juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Chill until mixture begins to set. Fold in tomatoes, onions, green pepper, cucumber, and pimento. Pour into a greased 6-cup ring mold. Chill about 3 hours or until firm. Unmold salad, garnish with parsley, and serve with Avocado Cream. Avocado Cream: Combine ingredients and blend well.

MOLDED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in a small amount of water. Drain and set aside to cool. In a small saucepan, combine the soup and cream cheese over medium heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is blended. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add the extract. Cool. Add the asparagus, celery, green pepper, onion, diced pimientos, pecans, mayonnaise and soup mixture. Pour into 5- to 6-cup mold coated with nonstick cooking spray. Chill until firm, about 5 hours. , Unmold; garnish with celery leaves, chopped pimientos and lemon slice.

CREAMY AVOCADO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and garlic in a large bowl. Fold in avocados. Toss in potatoes until coated. Season with salt and pepper.