Best 2 Perfection Salad Grandmas Version Recipes
If you're looking for a classic, comforting salad that will take you back to your grandma's kitchen, then look no further than Perfection Salad. With its combination of sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and creamy mayonnaise, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and any other gathering where you want to share a delicious and nostalgic dish.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECTION SALAD
A family recipe dating back to the early part of the 20th century, by my great-grandmother. I have a tendency to think of this as Grandpa's salad, because he always prepared it for us. My mom and sister still make it for our holiday family gatherings, although now we usually use sugarfree Jello. (I've recently discovered that Perfection Salad is not something unique to our family - there are a lot of old recipes on net for it. They're generally similar to the one below.)
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over jello in bowl.
- Stir until jello is disolved.
- Stir in vinegar, veggies, salt, and cold water.
- Pour into mold, chill until firm.
- Serve unmolded on chilled plate, topped with a generous dollop of mayonnaise (family tradition of the last 30 years or so demands that you use Best Foods mayo brand - *never* Miracle Whip).
- If preferred, use 1/2 cup celery and 1 cup grated carrot.
- You can use sugar-free jello for a diabetic/lowcarb version of Perfection Salad. Sometimes lemon jello is difficult to find - we've sometimes used lime instead.
PERFECTION SALAD
This is another of my mother's recipes. She would always make this in individual molds and top each with mayonnaise. The recipe calls for 1 envelope of Knox gelatin(I do not know the actual ounce size so this is just a guess). Cooking time includes chilling time.
Provided by Old widow
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h30m
Yield 1 jello mold, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour cold water in bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top of water.
- Add sugar, salt and hot water, stir until dissolved.
- Add vinegar and limon juice, cool.
- When mixture begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients.
- Turn into mold, refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Sodium 211.9, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- To make the perfect potato salad, it is important to use the right potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are a good choice because they are firm and hold their shape well.
- It is also important to cook the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You can check this by inserting a fork into the potatoes. If it goes in easily, the potatoes are done.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, it is important to let them cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- For the dressing, it is important to use a mayonnaise that is not too thick. A light mayonnaise or a Miracle Whip will work well.
- It is also important to add the dressing to the potatoes gradually, mixing well after each addition. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too runny.
- Finally, it is important to season the salad to taste. Salt, pepper, and celery salt are all good options.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Perfect Potato Salad is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. It is a simple dish to make, and it is always a hit at potlucks and picnics. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and fresh vegetables, this salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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