Best 8 Congeal Salad Recipes

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Congealed salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients like gelatin, fruit, and vegetables, and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory salad, there is sure to be a congealed salad recipe that you will love. In this article, we will provide you with a few of our favorite congealed salad recipes so you can find the perfect one for your next get-together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CONGEALED SALAD RECIPE



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Congealed salad is a jello salad and is a retro dish. The main ingredients of this salad are flavored gelatin and fresh fruit. Some people also like to use vegetables. You can also find cream cheese, cocktails, nuts, and cocktails in this salad. You can serve it chilled or at room temperature.

Provided by Yamini Rathore

Categories     Perky Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces Fruit Flavored Jelly
6 ounces Cream Cheese
30 ounces Large Curd Cottage Cheese
12 ounces Fruit Cocktail
20 ounces Pineapple Chunks
9 ounces Mandarin Orange
½ cup Crushed Ice
1 Chopped Apple
1 Sliced Banana
1 Chopped Walnut

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add boiling water and gelatin. Mix it and then add crushed ice to the gelatin mixture.
  • Put the cream cheese in a bowl and beat it until smooth.
  • Then, fold the cream cheese into the jelly.
  • Lastly, add cottage cheese, apple, banana, pineapple, and walnuts to the gelatin and cheese mixture. Mix it properly.
  • Pour it into a dish and put it into the refrigerator. Freeze until set and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 kcal, Fat 22 g, Carbohydrate 63 g, Sodium 531 mg, Cholesterol 43 mg, Protein 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALTON BROWN MA MAE'S CONGEALED CHRISTMAS SALAD



Alton Brown Ma Mae's Congealed Christmas Salad image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Yield 10 portions

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small package orange flavored gelatin*
1 small package lemon flavored gelatin*
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 small can pineapple bits with juice
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 can whole cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the gelatins in a 9 by 13 glass-baking dish and slowly stir in the boiling water. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate approximately 30 minutes or just until gelatin begins to set. (If the gelatin sets, you won't be able to stir in the goodies.)
  • Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, combine the canned pineapple and its juice, with the pecans and the whole cranberry sauce. Add mixture to slightly thickened gelatin and stir until thoroughly combined. Return to refrigerator until firmly set. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
  • *Don't substitute with low-sugar or sugar-free. Neither will set properly.

CONGEAL SALAD



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This is a dessert that my family has been making for years.

Provided by Laurel

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
32 ounces large curd cottage cheese
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare gelatin according to package directions, substituting 1 cup cold water with 1 cup crushed ice. Place gelatin into freezer until almost congealed.
  • Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth. Fold cream cheese into gelatin. Add cottage cheese, fruit cocktail, pineapple, oranges, apples, banana, cherries and walnuts. Mix well.
  • Pour into mold or dish and refrigerate until completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

LUBY'S FROSTED LIME CONGEAL RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Luby's Frosted Lime Congeal Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-78479

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 2/3 pkgs lemon gelatin
1 2/3 pkgs lime gelatin
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups whole milk
16 oz. large curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups drained, crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Put gelatins in a bowl and add boiling water, stirring until dissolved. In a separate container, whisk together mayonnaise and milk until smooth. Pour into gelatin. Fill a larger bowl half-full with ice and put the bowl with gelatin on top of the ice. Push down on smaller bowl until the sides are surrounded by ice. Can place in refrigerator until thickened. Stir occasionally to check thickness. When mixture is half-set, add cottage cheese, pecans, and pineapple. Pour into large mold like a Bundt pan. Let set in refrigerator overnight.

CONGEALED CHICKEN SALAD



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A wonderful salad for holiday parties. Serve with plenty of crackers.

Provided by Fay

Categories     Salad

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
½ cup chopped sweet pickle
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil chicken until done, drain and cool. Remove skin and bones and chop meat into small pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken, pickles and mayonnaise.
  • In a saucepan, heat soup and gelatin until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat and add cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Add chicken, pickles and mayonnaise to cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth. Pour into a greased mold and chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 421.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

AUNT HELEN'S GREEN CONGEALED SALAD



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Posted in response to a request. I rec'd this recipe from my aunt in 1971. Prep times are estimates; I don't recall how long it takes to chill the Jello "til thickened."

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup evaporated milk, chilled
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Dissolve jellow in boiling water; add vinegar; chill til thickened.
  • Whip evaporated milk; fold into thickened jello together with remaining ingredients.
  • Turn into buttered 8 cup mold and chill til firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 157.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.7

CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD



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Before you begin, gather ingredients and equipment. Measure out ingredients.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 7h5m

Yield 24 ounces; enough for 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces pecan halves
6 ounces (by weight) light agave syrup
6 ounces (by weight) honey
2 ounces 100 percent cranberry juice (see Cook's Note)
2 ounces freshly-squeezed orange juice
1/2 ounce crystalized or candied ginger, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 pound fresh or frozen whole cranberries
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once they darken a bit and smell nutty, remove to a cutting board and chop roughly once cool.
  • Combine in the same saucepan: the light agave syrup, honey, cranberry juice, orange juice, candied ginger and five-spice powder. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries to the saucepan, boost the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the cranberries begin to burst open, and the mixture thickens. (I usually use the back of a wooden spoon to pop the berries against the side of the pan.)
  • After 15 minutes (no more or the pectin will start to break down) remove from the heat and stir in the pecans. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 3 1/2-cup silicone mold of your choice, cover with plastic wrap and cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Place on a sheet pan before refrigerating for at least 6 hours. (Overnight would be better.)
  • Turn out of mold and serve as a side or top with whipped cream and serve as dessert.

CONGEALED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Wonderfully tasty salad! Not recommended for those on Low Fat diets. I suppose the ingredients could be changed to reflect lower fat options, however.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 envelopes knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 (10 ounce) can cream of asparagus soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 cup sliced stuffed olives
1 cup diced celery
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans asparagus spears, drained
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in cold water or 1/2 cup of the juice drained from the asparagus tips.
  • Heat undiluted soup to boiling and add gelatin mixture.
  • Stir to thorougly dissolve gelatin.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Mix mayonnaise and cream cheese and add to soup mixture.
  • Add onion, olives, asparagus tips and toasted pecans.
  • Pour into serving dish and chill until set.
  • Serve on lettuce leaf.
  • NOTE: Cooking time refers to chilling time.

Tips for Making Congealed Salads:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook your vegetables. They should still have a bit of crunch to them.
  • Chill your salad thoroughly before serving. This will help it to set properly.
  • If you're using a mold, spray it with cooking spray before adding the salad mixture. This will help the salad to release easily.
  • Garnish your salad with fresh herbs, nuts, or seeds before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Congealed salads are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite fruits, vegetables, and meats. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a congealed salad that will be the hit of the party.

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