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Post by Mystie on Jul 3, 2018 23:24:35 GMT
I promise I won't flog my blog too much  but I got a burst of energy this evening and made a raspberry Jello salad from my great-aunt Carrie's recipe box, the contents of which I am slowly sharing on my vintage recipe blog. So if you need one more Fourth of July salad, I've got you covered. Red Raspberry SaladWe haven't tried it yet...it has to set up in the fridge overnight, so we'll be having it for lunch tomorrow. I'll update with the verdict later. |
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jul 3, 2018 23:47:54 GMT
I'm always prepared to be horrified when I see the phrase "vintage Jello" but that salad doesn't look bad! Definitely report back.
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Post by yodutchess on Jul 3, 2018 23:55:46 GMT
My Mom had a Tupperware mold that was made just for jello salads. It was a 2 piece ring that separated the inner circle from the circular shape/ outer circle of the mold as well as having a lid that snapped over both halves for transport. It made for easier unfolding, though there was the occasional break. It was a little smaller than a bundtpan. It was green plastic. She often made a lime jello marshmallow pineapple mold. We called it green junk. It never came out the same two times in a row.
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Post by tracyarts on Jul 3, 2018 23:56:02 GMT
OMG, I would go full fatass on my auntie's 1970s lime jello salad. It was made with lime jello, crushed pineapple, 7 up, coconut, chopped nuts, and cottage cheese maybe? I loved it back in the day.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 4, 2018 0:23:25 GMT
I did the raspberry jello, cool whip, marshmallows dessert jello salad a couple of weeks ago for a potluck. It was at a dog agility trial where many/most of the people are in shape and eat well. It went over really well and people enjoyed indulging in a little nostalgia  |
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jul 4, 2018 0:29:32 GMT
This sounds delicious. I'm looking forward to you coming back tomorrow for the review.
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Post by Mystie on Jul 4, 2018 0:30:30 GMT
OMG, I would go full fatass on my auntie's 1970s lime jello salad. It was made with lime jello, crushed pineapple, 7 up, coconut, chopped nuts, and cottage cheese maybe? I loved it back in the day. That makes me think of church potluck dinners...I think one of those ladies must have brought something similar every time. I specifically remember the lime Jello, pineapple, cottage cheese combo. Church potlucks were a Jello salad heaven...or hell, depending on your point of view! |
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Post by janeliz on Jul 4, 2018 1:02:26 GMT
That sounds really tasty to me!
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Post by lucyg on Jul 4, 2018 1:11:10 GMT
My stepmother makes a cranberry/jello/nuts/cream cheese thing at the holidays that is delish and doesn't feel vintagey at all. I guess it's not very sweet. And no marshmallows. I'm going to try this one, thanks. |
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Post by desertgirl on Jul 4, 2018 1:11:18 GMT
Maybe it’s because I was born in 1951, but I still love jello salad. I have a good one that uses cheese and people scarf it up. Thanks for posting this. My mom must have read that same newspaper! I’m going to try it.
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 4, 2018 1:51:44 GMT
My stepmother makes a cranberry/jello/nuts/cream cheese thing at the holidays that is delish and doesn't feel vintagey at all. I guess it's not very sweet. And no marshmallows. I'm going to try this one, thanks. Recipe please! Mystie That sounds delicious! |
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Post by Just T on Jul 4, 2018 1:58:53 GMT
Mystie, have you heard of this book? I just got it yesterday, and I already love it! It seems like something you would enjoy.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 4, 2018 2:05:54 GMT
I think it sounds great. We rarely have a family dinner that doesn't include a Jell-o salad.
And remember, "There's always room for Jell-o".
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Post by scrapnatya on Jul 4, 2018 2:21:58 GMT
That Raspberry nonsense sounds really good to me right now. I bet it will taste fab!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 4, 2018 2:28:08 GMT
That sounds great...but nothing with marshmallows can be called a "salad" in my house!  ENjoy |
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Post by scrappintoee on Jul 4, 2018 2:41:02 GMT
That looks yummmmyyy!!! I'm sure the sour cream adds a nice richness, and marshmallows: yum! I'd like to make it sometime! OMG, I would go full fatass on my auntie's 1970s lime jello salad. I've never heard that before......thanks for making me laugh! |
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Post by scrapsotime on Jul 4, 2018 2:47:07 GMT
That looks similar to something my grandmother made. I'll have to try it some other time. Pistachio fluff is on the menu for tomorrow.
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Post by paget on Jul 4, 2018 3:24:10 GMT
OMG, I would go full fatass on my auntie's 1970s lime jello salad. It was made with lime jello, crushed pineapple, 7 up, coconut, chopped nuts, and cottage cheese maybe? I loved it back in the day. That makes me think of church potluck dinners...I think one of those ladies must have brought something similar every time. I specifically remember the lime Jello, pineapple, cottage cheese combo. Church potlucks were a Jello salad heaven...or hell, depending on your point of view! Yep. My BFF and I make a lime jello, cream cheese, pineapple concoction every year for thanksgiving that we have deemed “old church lady jello” that reminds us of the jello salads of the late 70s church potlucks. Damn if it isn’t delicious. At my house only my mom and me will touch it! Lol |
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Post by tracyarts on Jul 4, 2018 3:27:38 GMT
Anybody else remember pink fluff or pink salad? Lime jello salad was a staple at family gatherings on my dad's side of the family, but pink salad was my maternal auntie's specialty.
It was cool whip, cherry pie filling, canned mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and maybe chopped nuts? There was always a huge bowl of it on the dessert table.
I miss it only slightly less than lime jello salad.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 4, 2018 3:39:11 GMT
Mystie.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 4, 2018 5:20:51 GMT
My stepmother makes a cranberry/jello/nuts/cream cheese thing at the holidays that is delish and doesn't feel vintagey at all. I guess it's not very sweet. And no marshmallows. I'm going to try this one, thanks.  Recipe please! Mystie That sounds delicious! I couldn't find the recipe so I asked stepmom for it. She sent me this picture. OMG, there's port wine in it, too! I had forgotten. No wonder it tastes like "adult" jello. Sorry it's not super easy to read but it's all there. Ask me if anything isn't clear. Click on thumbnail for full size. |
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Post by shelby on Jul 4, 2018 5:33:10 GMT
this recipe may be like the one Lucy was talking about.
Mock cranberry salad
1 large size box of black cherry jello can sub raspberry or cherry
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
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Post by dewryce on Jul 4, 2018 5:40:49 GMT
That actually looks pretty good. I don't think I will ever be able to forgive the peas for making me aware that jello with vegetables is a thing. Can't unknow.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 4, 2018 5:55:44 GMT
Fascinating.  I admit to being puzzled about the use of the word 'salad' in these recipes. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 4, 2018 13:06:20 GMT
Thank you lucyg and shelby! Now I want to go buy Jello! |
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Post by bianca42 on Jul 4, 2018 14:48:05 GMT
OMG, I would go full fatass on my auntie's 1970s lime jello salad. It was made with lime jello, crushed pineapple, 7 up, coconut, chopped nuts, and cottage cheese maybe? I loved it back in the day. My aunt makes this. We call it "The Big Green" because she always brings a huge bowl of it. It's not a family function without The Big Green. I remember living hours away from home when I was pregnant with my second and all I could think about was The Big Green...so I had to call my aunt to get the recipe. I ate the entire thing myself. LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 14:56:18 GMT
When you say salad, do you mean you eat it with lettuce and stuff?
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Post by lucyg on Jul 4, 2018 14:58:32 GMT
this recipe may be like the one Lucy was talking about. Mock cranberry salad 1 large size box of black cherry jello can sub raspberry or cherry 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (optional) No, I posted the recipe above. It’s a different thing. |
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Post by lucyg on Jul 4, 2018 14:59:40 GMT
Fascinating. I admit to being puzzled about the use of the word 'salad' in these recipes. We do NOT call it salad in California.  |
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 4, 2018 15:22:17 GMT
Fascinating. I admit to being puzzled about the use of the word 'salad' in these recipes. I think the word salad is being used as a "composed dish, served cold" or some similar wording. Think chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, pasta salad, etc. That said, if I didn't know about Jell-o salad I would think yuck, until the first bite. |
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but I got a burst of energy this evening and made a raspberry Jello salad from my great-aunt Carrie's recipe box, the contents of which I am slowly sharing on my vintage recipe blog. So if you need one more Fourth of July salad, I've got you covered. 
I admit to being puzzled about the use of the word 'salad' in these recipes.
