Eggnog Molded Salad


 * Yield: 10-12 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 	tsp 	unflavored gelatin
 * 1/4 	cup 	water
 * 1 	can 	(16 oz) sliced Pears
 * 1 	pack 	(6 oz) lemon-flavored gelatn
 * 1 	cup 	(8 oz) sour cream
 * 3/4 	cup 	Eggnog
 * 1 	can 	(11 oz) mandarin oranges drained
 * orange slices, maraschino
 * cherries and mint leaves (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water; set aside.


 * 1) Drain Pears, reserving juice; set Pears aside.


 * 1) Add enough water to the juice to measure 2 cups.


 * 1) Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil.


 * 1) Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture and lemon gelatin until completely dissolved.


 * 1) Cool for about 15 minutes.


 * 1) Stir in sour cream and eggnog until well blended.


 * 1) Chill until partially set.


 * 1) Cut the oranges and Pears into chunks; add to eggnog mixture.


 * 1) Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold.


 * 1) Chill until firm.
 * 2) Garnish with oranges, cherries and mint if desired.