Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1 can all-green asparagus
1 c. hot asparagus liquid
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. slivered almonds

Preparation

Soak gelatin in cold water.
Drain asparagus and reserve liquid.
Measure 1 cup liquid, adding water if necessary, and heat.
Pour over gelatin and stir until dissolved; refrigerate. When partially set, fold in mayonnaise, whipped cream, salt and lemon juice.
Add asparagus and almonds.
Pour into a 5-cup mold and chill until congealed.
Serve with additional mayonnaise that has been whipped with a little lemon juice.
Serves 12.