Creamy Melon Layered Salad Recipe
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O® Brand Lemon or Lime Flavor Gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 to 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew melon balls or diced melon (about 1 small)
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Add cold water and lemon juice.
Chill until slightly thickened.
Measure 1 1/4 cups of the gelatin; fold in melon balls, celery and nuts.
Pour into 4-cup ring mold or individual molds.
Chill until set but not firm.
Blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Gradually blend in remaining gelatin.
Pour over clear gelatin in mold.
Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
Unmold.
Garnish with additional melon balls and crisp greens, if desired.
Add cold water and lemon juice.
Chill until slightly thickened.
Measure 1 1/4 cups of the gelatin; fold in melon balls, celery and nuts.
Pour into 4-cup ring mold or individual molds.
Chill until set but not firm.
Blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Gradually blend in remaining gelatin.
Pour over clear gelatin in mold.
Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
Unmold.
Garnish with additional melon balls and crisp greens, if desired.