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IRISH FLAG SALAD
FOR THE FIRST LAYER: 2 packages (3 ounce each) lime Jello 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water FOR THE SECOND LAYER: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jello 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup pineapple juice 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained well 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup whipped cream FOR THE THIRD LAYER: 2 packages (3 ounce each) orange Jello 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water TO SERVE: lettuce leaves whipped cream pistachios
TO PREPARE THE FIRST LAYER: Dissolve the lime Jello in the 2 cups boiling water, stir in the 2 cups cold water. Pour into a 14x10x2-inch pan or dish. Chill until partially set.
TO PREPARE THE SECOND LAYER: Dissolve the lemon Jello in 1 cup of hot water in the top of a double boiler. Add the marshmallows and stir until they melt.
Remove from heat and add 1 cup pineapple juice and softened cream cheese. Beat together with a spoon. Stir in drained pineapple. Cool slightly.
Fold in the mayonnaise then the whipped cream. Chill mixture. Pour over the partially set lime layer. Chill.
TO PREPARE THE THIRD LAYER: Dissolve orange Jello in the 2 cups hot water, add the 2 cups cold water. Chill.
Pour the orange jello over the congealed lemon/cream cheese mixture layer. Chill until the top layer is congealed.
Slice into squares and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with whipped cream and shelled pistachios.
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