We Tried Making a Savory Jello Salad From the 50's | It’s Fine | Food52

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: unflavored gelatin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado provides healthy fats and creaminess.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Seeds offer similar crunch and are often less expensive.

Dissolve green Jell-O in boiling water and add salt.

Stir until fully dissolved, then add cold water and vinegar.

Chop cucumber into cubes, celery into half moons, and slice pimento stuffed olives.

Remove Jell-O from the fridge after it starts to set.

Combine chopped ingredients with the Jell-O mixture and stir well.

Pour the mixture into a greased mold.

Refrigerate for 4 hours until fully set.

Unmold the Jell-O onto a serving plate and garnish with radish if desired.

Slice and serve.

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