Cucumber Mousse

This recipe was submitted by J. Henderson

• 2 seedless cucumbers
• 1 envelope plain gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (3 oz) package lime flavored jell-o powder
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice
• 2 teaspoons onion juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped
• salad of your choice, potato or macaroni etc

Method

Peel cucumbers, and grate coarsely. Soften gelatin in cold water. Dissolve lime jell-o powder in boiling water and stir in plain gelatin mixture, lemon juice, onion juice, salt, cayenne and prepared cucumbers. Chill until thickened; then fold in celery, parsley and lastly, whipped cream. Pour into large oiled ring mold, and chill in refrigerator until set. Unmold, and fill center with your favorite salad.

Yield: 6-8 servings