salads and dressings
Under-the-Sea Salad
1 can (16 ounces) pear halves in syrup, undrained
1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatin, Lime Flavor
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (8 ounces) Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Salad greens (optional)
Seedless red grapes (optional)
Drain pears, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Dice pears. Set aside. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add reserved syrup, cold water and lemon juice. Measure 1 1/4 cups gelatin into 8×4-inch loaf pan. Chill until set but not firm. Place cream cheese in blender. Cover. Blend at low speed until smooth and creamy. Very slowly add remaining gelatin and ginger. Blend at low speed until smooth, about 15 seconds. Chill until thickened. Fold in pears. Spoon over gelatin in pan. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Unmold. Garnish with crisp salad greens, additional pears and grapes, if desired.
Makes 8 servings
This recipe created by Kraft Foods.