Molded Gazpacho Salad With Avocado Cream Recipes

MOLDED GAZPACHO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, mix gelatin, 1/2 cup of the tomato juice and bouillon let stand for 1 minute. Stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.2. Stir in remaining tomato juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, garlic salt, salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.3. Stir in celery, cucumber, green pepper and green onions. Pour into a 4-cup mold. Cover and chill at least 2 to 3 hours or until firm.4. To serve, unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with avocado and watercress.

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 GAZPACHO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, mix gelatin, 1/2 cup of the tomato juice and bouillon let stand for 1 minute. Stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.Stir in remaining tomato juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, garlic salt, salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.Stir in celery, cucumber, green pepper and green onions. Pour into a 4-cup mold. Cover and chill at least 2 to 3 hours or until firm.To serve, unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with avocado and watercress.