Molded Gazpacho Salad With Avocado Cream Recipes

MOLDED AVOCADO CREAM SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the water. Stir over low heat till the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat source.
• Add yogurt, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, oil, lemon (or lime) juice, chili powder & salt.
• Mix thoroughly, taste & adjust seasoning as desired.
• Turn mixture into a well-chilled 4 cup ring mold. Cover w/aluminum foil & chill for at least 4 hrs or till well-set.
• To Unmold: Have ready a round, well-chilled platter large enough to allow for the salad assembly as described below. Run the pointed tip of a knife around the edges of the mold to release it. Dip the mold up to the rim into a basin of hot water for just a few seconds. Place the platter upside down over the mold. Hold the platter & mold together & invert. Shake gently to release the molded avocado cream. Repeat process if needed & refrigerate immediately.
• To Assemble Salad: Fill the center of the ring mold w/shrimp. Surround the outside of the ring w/salad greens & top the greens w/halved cherry tomatoes, olives, lime (or lemon) slices & any remaining shrimp.

MOLDED GAZPACHO SALAD WITH AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• Gazpacho Salad: Soften gelatin in 1 cup tomato juice for 5 minutes. Heat until mixture simmers and gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and add remaining tomato juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Chill until mixture begins to set. Fold in tomatoes, onions, green pepper, cucumber, and pimento. Pour into a greased 6-cup ring mold. Chill about 3 hours or until firm. Unmold salad, garnish with parsley, and serve with Avocado Cream. Avocado Cream: Combine ingredients and blend well.

MOLDED GAZPACHO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, mix gelatin, 1/2 cup of the tomato juice and bouillon let stand for 1 minute. Stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.2. Stir in remaining tomato juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, garlic salt, salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.3. Stir in celery, cucumber, green pepper and green onions. Pour into a 4-cup mold. Cover and chill at least 2 to 3 hours or until firm.4. To serve, unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with avocado and watercress.

PUERTO RICAN GAZPACHO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook codfish in boiling water to reduce saltiness to your taste, 10 to 25 minutes; drain. Let codfish cool completely.
• Mix avocado, tomato, and onion together in a bowl. Break cooled codfish into small pieces, discarding any bones, and add to the avocado mixture; stir gently. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture; add whine vinegar and stir gently. Season salad with black pepper; stir. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate salad at least 45 minutes.

AUNT MABEL'S MOLDED AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.