strawberry-rhubarb chilled salad

Detroit, MI
Updated on May 25, 2010

This salad came from my mom's recipe box, which means it's one of those fabulous chilled salads from the early 1960's. I haven't made it in a long time so not 100% sure about times for chilling...

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 packages (3 oz each) strawberry jell-o
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

How To Make strawberry-rhubarb chilled salad

  • Step 1
    Combine rhubarb, water and sugar in medium saucepan. Cook 4-5 minutes over medium heat, until rhubarb is tender. Place Jello in large bowl; pour hot mixture over it and stir until dissolved. Add orange juice and zest; mix well.
  • Step 2
    Cover and chill until thick and syrupy, about 30-45 min. Fold in strawberries. Pour into 6-cup mold and chill until firm.

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