Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 180, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1910 — Comet Salad. [ARTICLE]
Comet Salad.
Soak one-half box of gelatin In onehalf cupful of cold water for five minutes; add one-half cupful of mild vinegar, the juice of one lemon, one pint of boiling water, one-half cupful of sugar, and one teaßpoonful of salt. Strain and when beginning to set add one cupful of finely shredded cabbage, two cupfuls of celery cut in small pieces, and one-fourth can of sweet red peppenufinely cut. Turn into a mold and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves with mayonnaise dressing or cut in dice and serve in cases made of red or green peppers, or the mixture may be shaped in molds lined with pimentos. This Is a delicious accompaniment to cold sliced chicken or veal.
