Jell-O gazpacho jiggler: This wild ’70s side dish will still turn heads at your summer BBQ

Retro Jell-O Gazpacho Jiggler with vegetables (1979)

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The gazpacho jiggler might sound like a party trick, but in 1979, it was a real recipe that landed squarely in the Jell-O salad craze. It was cool, it was wiggly, and it took all the savory flavor of chilled vegetable soup and suspended it in a lemony gelatin base. Think tomatoes, peppers, celery and a splash of Worcestershire — the kind of thing that might show up at a backyard potluck next to a ham loaf or molded shrimp ring.

This version skips the blender and spoon, serving up gazpacho in a new form that can be scooped or sliced, depending on how firm you let it set. It’s a little retro, a little weird, and completely in step with the experimental vibe of late ’70s cooking.

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Jell-O Gazpacho Jiggler with vegetables (1979)

Retro Jell-O Gazpacho Jiggler with vegetables (1979)

Jell-O Gazpacho Jiggler with vegetables

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely-chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely-chopped parsley
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 ounces Jell-O Brand Lemon Flavor Gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1-1/2 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. Combine vegetables, seasonings, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; let stand.
  2. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  3. Add cold water; chill until thickened.
  4. Stir in vegetable mixture.
  5. Chill in large bowl or tureen until set, but not firm.
  6. Garnish with lemon slice, if desired.

Notes

Makes 6 cups, or 12 servings

Note: Gazpacho may be chilled overnight; break up with a fork before serving.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 20Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 366mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

Click Americana offers approximate nutrition information as a general reference only, and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy. Please make any necessary calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe, and consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.

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  1. My grandmother usedto make this – it was a staple of family get-togethers. We referred to it as “gazpacho;” I was an adult before I learned what gazpacho really is. I can’t stand the cold soup, but I love this salad!

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