CUCUMBER MOLD WITH SHRIMP
DRESSING
 
6 oz. pkg. lime Jello
2 c. finely chopped cucumber (with out without peel)
4 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1 c. diced celery
1 scored, sliced cucumber
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
Cucumber slices
Shrimp (optional)

Prepare Jello according to package directions but with 3/4 cup less water. Divide into 2 equal parts. Add chopped cucumber, lemon juice, onion, salt and celery to one part. Place slices of cucumber in bottom of a large mold. Pour Jello with cucumbers into mold over slices. Refrigerate until firm.

When firm, blend second part of Jello gradually into cream cheese. Pour into mold. Chill overnight, unmold and serve with Shrimp Dressing and garnish with additional cucumber slices and chilled shrimp.

This may also be made in 9x13 inch pan reversing the order of Jello halves.

SHRIMP DRESSING:

1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. minced onion
2 tbsp. pickle relish
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
6-8 oz. sm. cooked shrimp
1 1/2 tbsp. sliced pimento
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Add a little more ketchup until dressing is desired shade of pink. Chill several hours or overnight. Serves 12.

 

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