Shimmering Sunshine Salad Recipes

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
• Combine all salad ingredients together in large salad bowl.
• For dressing - Combine all ingredients together and whisk together well.
• Toss salad with the dressing and make sure the salad is well-coated.
• Chill for 1-2 hours prior to serving for best results.
• Note: When using the asparagus tips, it is best to blanch them approximately 2 minutes in a steamer prior to combining with the salad.

SUNSHINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine orange and lemon jello; dissolve in boiling water.
• Measure out one cup; chill until slightly thickened.
• Add cold water to remaining jello, then add 1 8 ounce tin crushed pineapple with juice, and the coarsely grated carrots.
• Stir well.
• Pour into a decorative mold.
• Chill until set but not firm (about 45 minutes).
• Blend yogurt with reserved jello; spoon into mold.
• Chill until firm (3-4 hours).
• Unmold and serve.

SHIMMERING SUNSHINE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and pineapple. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 45 minutes.2. Lightly oil six 1/2-cup salad molds. Stir carrot into thickened gelatin. Pour into oiled molds. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.3. To serve, unmold onto salad plates. If desired, top with mayonnaise or whipped cream.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe * Calories: 80 * Calories from Fat: 0 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 0 g 0% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 40 mg 2% * Total Carbohydrate: 20 g 7% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 2% * Sugars: 19 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 50% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Fruit or 1 1/2 CarbohydrateSee Cook's Note: How to Make Molded Salads and Cook's Note: Tips for Molded Salads and Gelatin