Saturday, July 18, 2020

vintage 1950s Food Calico Slaw

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I remember this being served at buffet dinners at neighbor's homes, but my mother never made it. It was delicious!

Calico Slaw

2 pkg. lemon Jello                                    1/4 cup diced pimentos
2 cup tomato juice (hot)                           1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup tomato juice (cold)                      1/4 cup diced celery
1 lemon juice and the zest                      3 cup shredded cabbage
1tsp onion salt                                          1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise

Dissolve Jello into hot tomato juice, blend cold tomato juice, water and onion salt, lemon rind, and juice with mayonnaise. Add to Jello mixture, beat until smooth.

Pour into ice cubes tray, chill until firm around the edges and still soft in center. Turn into a bowl and beat with mixer until fluffy and smooth. Fold in vegetables. Turn into 2 qt. mold, chill until set.
Serves 10-12

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