Citrus Gelatin Ring

The sassy, citrusy taste is a perfect foil for seafood or chicken salad. Refrigeration time not included in preparation time. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons gelatin, softened in
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups grapefruit juice (fresh is best)
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice (fresh is best)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Soften gelatin in cold water for five minutes.
2. Boil sugar and water together for three minutes or until clear.
3. Pour over softened gelatin and stir until dissolved.
4. Cool and add fruit juices and salt; pour into a ring mold.
5. Refrigerate until set.
6. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or mesclun and fill center with mayonnaise or seafood, chicken or meat salad.