Seafoam salad
| Alternative names | Orange salad |
|---|---|
| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Created by | F. W. Woolworth Company |
| Main ingredients | Lime or orange-flavoured gelatin, cream cheese, pears, maraschino cherries, whipped cream |
Seafoam salad, also known as orange salad, is a cafeteria and buffet staple popularized by F. W. Woolworth's lunch counters.[1] Seafoam salad is often considered a dessert and is one of many dessert salads. It is composed of green gelatin, cream cheese, pears, maraschino cherries and whipped cream topping.[2] Orange salad uses orange-flavored gelatin instead of lime.
Multiple versions of the recipe exist. Variations include substituting crushed pineapple for pears or adding mayonnaise and nuts to the mixture.
See also
References
- ^ Zarum, Lara (February 7, 2017). "Nickel & Diner Gives the Old-School Five-and-Dime a Gourmet Upgrade". Village Voice. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
- ^ "A Seafoam salad was a popular gelatin dessert". Los Angeles Daily News. June 18, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
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