Aunt Mabel's Molded Avocado Salad with Toasted Pecans recipe

6 servings

1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin mix

1 3/4 cups boiling water

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 1/2 avocados, peeled and mashed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon onion juice (optional)

6 butter lettuce leaves, rinsed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water.

In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, celery, avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt.

Mix in onion juice, if using.

Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture.

Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish, and refrigerate until set.

Cut the gelatin salad into squares, and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce.

Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste.

Drizzle dressing over squares, and garnish with toasted pecans.