They were more popular a few years ago, but one doesn’t see them as much now as previously. I like them. They are pretty on the plate or buffet, simple to make, and usually must be made a day or so before serving.

Now the fresh green salads are more often the choice.

I’m talking about the molded, or “congealed,” salads, as they are often called. One of the reasons for their failing popularity is that most recipes (like today’s) have as a base one of the sweetened gelatins, Jello or Royal. Because of that, the result may have more calories than one wants.