Grandma's Carrot Celery Pecan Jell-O® Salad

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This sounds quirky, but Grandma used to make it when I was little and it is really good. The celery and pecans give it texture.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (3 ounce) package orange-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • ½ cup cold water

  • teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice reserved

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Spray a 3-cup gelatin mold with cooking spray.

  2. Dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; stir in cold water, salt, and reserved pineapple juice. Chill until partially thickened, about 45 minutes. Mix carrots, celery, pecans, and pineapple into gelatin and pour into prepared gelatin mold. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 more hours. Invert mold onto serving platter to release gelatin salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
10g Fat
35g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 353mg 8%

* 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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