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ring around the tuna salad

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Recipe by
Judy Kaye
@paintedcookie
Hazelwood, MO

This is an old recipe from The Joy of Jello cookbook back in the late sixties or early seventies. My kids like it in the summer and I sometimes served it as a side for family gatherings and potlucks.

yield 4 -8+
prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For ring around the tuna salad

  • 1
    3 oz. pkg. of limon or lime jello
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 3/4 c
    cold water
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    grated onion
  • 1/2 c
    diced cucumber
  • 1/2 c
    diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp
    diced pimento or meat of a tomato
  • 4
    sliced, stuffed olives (pimento)
  • 5 oz
    drained albacore (tuna)

How To Make ring around the tuna salad

  • 1
    Dissolve jello and salt in boiling water
  • 2
    Add cold water, vinegar and onion. Chill until very thick but not set. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour into mold or individual serving cups
  • 3
    Chill until firm. I usually make this up the night before. Unmold onto crisp lettuce. You can top with additional tuna or mayo.
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