I just watched tonight’s episode of Swingtown, which is becoming a guilty pleasure for me I might add, and one of the quirky neighbors, Janet, made this salad for a house warming party. She was talking about various foods, pickle and ham roll ups and pigs in a blanket (yummy appetizer must haves for us!), and when she talked of this Rosy Salad Perfection, I had to google it! OH MY GROSS!

Of course, she went on to write the recipe on the wall during the show later. It was an old Weight Watchers recipe (thank goodness, WW has evolved to what it is today LOL). I found the picture on CandyBoots.com.

Edited to add recipe, courtesy of “Elaine” at Channel Guide Magazine who was bright enough to jot it down with the help of her DVR. I thought for sure I could delete the episode off my DVR, and just find the recipe on google, but I had NO SUCH LUCK. Thank you!

Rosy Perfection Salad
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
1-1/4 c Water
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Vinegar
1/2 t Salt (or to taste)
2 c Finely Shredded Red Cabbage
1 c Chopped Celery
1 jar mandarin oranges, drained and chopped

In medium saucepan, soften gelatin in 2 tablespoons of the water; let stand 1 minute. Add rest of water and, over low heat, cook until gelatin dissolves. Add sugar, vinegar and salt; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill until partially set. Fold in remaining ingredients and chill 3 hours or overnight.