Refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups rhubarb
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon orange peel, grated
2 cups strawberries

Preparation

Dice the rhubarb, or use frozen diced rhubarb and place with the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat bringing to a boil. Cook uncovered until rhubarb is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add orange juice and peel; mix well. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in sliced stawberries. Pour into a 2 quart bolw; chill until set. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whip topping and fresh strawberries.