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Dr. Digit's Mom's Asparagus Salad

A home-style Dr. Digit's Mom's Asparagus Salad made with Sugar, Water, Vinegar, Salt, and Celery. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix the sugar, water, and vinegar in a non-aluminum saucepan and bring to the boil.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let cool a bit.

3. 3

   Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup of cold water, and add the salt.

4. 4

   Combine the gelatin mixture with the cooled sugar, vinegar, and water mix and pour into a medium-sized (about 8 x 11) glass or stainless steel baking dish.

5. 5

   Put into the refrigerator until the mixture has just started to congeal.

6. 6

   Mix in the celery, pecans, pimento, and grated onion.

7. 7

   Layer the asparagus horizontally on top and lightly press into the gelatin until the asparagus is just even with the surface.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until firm.