Creamy Melon Layered Salad 1 pkg.
(4-oz.) lemon or lime flavored Jello
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. cold water
1 t. lemon juice
1/2 - 1 c. cantaloupe or honeydew melon balls or diced melon
1/4 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. slivered almonds (optional)
1 pkg. (3-oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. mayonnaise
Dissolve Jello gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and lemon juice. Chill
until slightly thickened.
Measure 1-1/4 cups of the gelatin; fold in melon balls,
celery and nuts
Pour into 4-cup ring mold or individual molds. Chill until set but not firm
Blend cream cheese and mayo until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining gelatin.
Pour over clear gelatin in mold. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold.
Garnish with additional melon balls and crisp greens, if
desired. |