ring around the tuna salad

Name: Ring around the Tuna Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - 3 oz. pkg. of limon or lime jello; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) boiling water; 3/4 cup(s) cold water; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) grated onion; 1/2 cup(s) diced cucumber; 1/2 cup(s) diced celery; 2 tablespoon(s) diced pimento or meat of a tomato; 4 - sliced, stuffed olives (pimento); 5 ounce(s) drained albacore (tuna)

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Judy Kaye

Hazelwood, MO

Updated on Nov 14, 2013

This is an old recipe from The Joy of Jello cookbook back in the late sixties or early seventies. My kids like it in the summer and I sometimes served it as a side for family gatherings and potlucks.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 4-8 +

Ingredients

1 - 3 oz. pkg. of limon or lime jello
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons grated onion
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced pimento or meat of a tomato
4 - sliced, stuffed olives (pimento)
5 ounces drained albacore (tuna)

How To Make ring around the tuna salad

Step 1

Dissolve jello and salt in boiling water

Step 2

Add cold water, vinegar and onion. Chill until very thick but not set. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour into mold or individual serving cups
Step 3

Chill until firm. I usually make this up the night before. Unmold onto crisp lettuce. You can top with additional tuna or mayo.
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