congealed salad

American  

noun

Chiefly Southern U.S.

1. a molded gelatin salad containing chopped fruit or vegetables.

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Example Sentences

Part cold casserole, part picnic-greatest-hits mash-up, the Peruvian dish is assembled like a trifle and resembles a 1970s congealed salad.

From Washington Post

Whether it is called a Jell-O mold or a congealed salad, or has a given name like Golden Glow Salad, Celery Nut Circle or Strawberry Pretzel Surprise, it is usually sweet and tangy, sometimes creamy or salty, occasionally crunchy and briny.

From New York Times

I spoon out the congealed salad and the ham sandwiches, can’t help but listen to the chatter.

From Literature

Recipe:  Cranberry Congealed Salad Crisp, crumbled bacon puts this irresistible dish over the top.

From Southern Living

Get the Recipe Layered Fruit Congealed Salad Fresh raspberries are layered atop cream cheese and orange gelatin for a impressive fruit salad.

From Southern Living