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Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Salad Ring
Two cans (13 1/2-oz. each) pineapple tidbits
Three-inch stick cinnamon
One-half tsp. whole cloves
One-half tsp. whole allspice
Two tbsps. white wine vinegar
Two pkgs. (3-oz. each) strawberry gelatin
Two cups boiling water
One-half cup coarsely chopped pecans
One-half cup mayonnaise
One-half cup sour cream
One tsp. lemon juice
Drain pineapple, reserve sirup. In saucepan, blend reserved sirup and spices: heat until boiling. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Strain out spices; add vinegar and pineapple tidbits. Cover; let stand overnight.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain spicy pineapple sirup into measuring cup; add enough cold water to make one and one-half cups liquid. Stir into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken. Set aside one-half cup pineapple tidbits for dressing. Add remaining pineapple to gelatin mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into four and one-half cup ring mold; chill until firm.
Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice. Stir in remaining one-half cup pineapple tidbits. Unmold salad onto chilled serving plate; spoon mayonnaise-pineapple dressing in center.
Yields 8-10 servings.
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