Aunt Mabel's Molded Avocado Salad with Toasted Pecans Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Aunt Mabel's Molded Avocado Salad with Toasted Pecans Recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix

1 ¾ cups boiling water

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

½ cup chopped celery

1 ½ avocados

peeled and mashed

½ cup mayonnaise

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon onion juice

6 butter lettuce leaves

rinsed

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup confectioners' sugar

or to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

or to taste

½ cup pecan halves

toasted

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. In another bowl mix together cream cheese celery avocado 1/2 cup mayonnaise and salt. Mix in onion juice if using. Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture. Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish and refrigerate until set.

Step 2

Cut the gelatin salad into squares and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce. Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle dressing over squares and garnish with toasted pecans.

Nutritional Information

Aunt Mabel's Molded Avocado Salad with Toasted Pecans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 669

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.9g 16%

Carbohydrates: 38.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 30.9g

Fat: 56.7g 87%

Saturated Fat: 14.2g 71%

Cholesterol: 55mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 1227.8IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 7.2mg 12%

Folate: 64.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 55.2mg 6%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 32.5mg 12%

Potassium: 399.7mg 11%

Sodium: 652.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 510.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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