Geriatric Salad

Name: Geriatric Salad
Ingredients: 2 envelopes gelatin; 1 cup hot water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup white vinegar; One 15-ounce can asparagus, drained and chopped; 1 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup pimentos, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced onion; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt; Mayo, for dipping; Lemon wedges, for garnish

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 envelopes gelatin
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
One 15-ounce can asparagus, drained and chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup pimentos, chopped
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
Mayo, for dipping
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1

In a large bowl, add 1 cup cold water, sprinkle the gelatin on top and allow to dissolve.
2

In the meantime, add the hot water and sugar to another bowl and stir together.
3

Then add the white vinegar and stir until it dissolves.
4

Pour the sugar mixture over the gelatin.
5

Place in the freezer and stir occasionally until it thickens, about 30 minutes.
6

Remove from the freezer and add the asparagus, celery, pecans, pimentos, onions, lemon juice and salt to taste.
7

Pour into a mold and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
8

Serve with mayo and lemons.