Old Fashioned Perfection Salad

Old Fashioned Perfection Salad is an old recipe going back many generations.  It has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite congealed vegetable salad. This salad goes well with roast, ham, turkey, chicken . . . almost any kind of meat. 

Ingredients

2  envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. vinegar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 c. cabbage, shredded
1 c. celery, chopped
1 sweet pepper, chopped
1/4 c. pimentos, diced
1/3 c. stuffed green-olive slices (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, mix gelatin, sugar and salt together.  Add boiling water and stir until the gelatin, sugar and salt are completely  dissolved. 

Add cold water, vinegar and lemon juice. Place in the refrigerator until slightly thickened or partially set. 

Remove bowl from the refrigerator.  Stir in the cabbage, celery, green pepper, pimentos and olives.  Chill until firm.  

Cut into into squares and serve on a lettuce leaf.  You can also add some mayonnaise on top of the salad as well.