Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • lettuce (optional garnish)

Method

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  • Add 1 cup cold water.
  • Stir in the vinegar, mayonnaise and salt.
  • Refrigerate until the edges begin to become firm.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Squeeze liquid from spinach.
  • Add celery, onion, spinach and cottage cheese to gelatin mixture.
  • Lightly grease a 1 quart mold. A ring shape is nice for serving wedges however slices from a bread pan or squares from a 8x8 baking dish are nice too.
  • Spoon spinach mixture into the mold.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill over night.
  • Serve cold on a lettuce lined plate.