Jellied salad
Description
Perfect for everyday dining. If you want to impress your guests, try making a jellied salad at home. It's relatively easy to prepare and doesn't require special cooking skills. Mix the salad with all the ingredients, pour over with a mayonnaise-gelatin dressing, place in molds, and refrigerate. Decorate as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. For preparing the salad, we will need carrots. Boil them in their skins until cooked.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, cut the sausage into small cubes.
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Step 3
3. Let the carrots cool down and then cut them into cubes as well.
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Step 4
4. Dice the bell pepper into small cubes. Mix the sausage, pepper, and carrots.
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Step 5
5. It's better to use canned corn and peas—they are more flavorful. The only requirement is to drain all the liquid. To do this, place the corn and peas in a colander and let them sit for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
6. Prepare the gelatin mixture: place 0.5 cup of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add gelatin and stir until no lumps remain. Let the gelatin cool slightly and bloom.
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Step 7
7. Pour the gelatin mixture into the mayonnaise and mix well.
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Step 8
8. Then season the salad and mix well. Transfer to any molds and refrigerate for 4-5 hours until completely set.
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Step 9
9. Before serving, remove the salad from the molds, garnish, and serve.