Pickled Beet Salad

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon distilled vinegar (white or clear)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream-style prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained,liquid reserved
  • GARNISH
  • 2 -3 teaspoons mayonnaise

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease an 8x8-inch glass casserole or a 1 1/2 quart mold.
  2. 2
    Cut the sliced beet into julienne strips.
  3. 3
    In saucepan, add gelatine, sugar and 1/2 cup water.
  4. 4
    Heat on medium setting, stirring constantly, until gelatine is dissolved.
  5. 5
    Set aside.
  6. 6
    Add enough water to beet juice to make 1 cup.
  7. 7
    Pour into saucepan.
  8. 8
    Add lemon juice, vinegar and horseradish to gelatine mixture.
  9. 9
    Refrigerate until mixture is partially thickened.
  10. 10
    Stir in celery, spring onions, and beets.
  11. 11
    Refrigerate until congealed and well set.
  12. 12
    TO SERVE: Cut into squares and place on bed of lettuce.
  13. 13
    Garnish with 1/2 tsp mayonnaise on top of each square.
  14. 14
    SUBSTITUTIONS: Replace celery with 1/2 cup grated carrots.

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