Unmolding Gelatin Salads

Here's a few tips on getting that Jell-O molded salad out of the mold and onto the plate.

1.  Have ready a chilled plate, moistened with water. This prevents gelatin from sticking when being unmolded, and allows you to center the mold more easily.

2.  Use a thin-bladed knife to carefully release the gelatin from the edge of mold.

3.  Then with finger on surface of gelatin, pull back gelatin until air reaches bottom of mold, releasing the vacuum.

4.  Turn mold over onto prepared plate. If necessary, place a warm damp towel over the mold and shake the mold lightly.

5.  When gelatin releases, center it on the plate, wiping off any excessive moisture.