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Part cold casserole, part picnic-greatest-hits mash-up, the Peruvian dish is assembled like a trifle and resembles a 1970s congealed salad.

Whether it is called a Jell-O mold or a congealed salad, or has a given name like Golden Glow Salad, Celery Nut Circle or Strawberry Pretzel Surprise, it is usually sweet and tangy, sometimes creamy or salty, occasionally crunchy and briny.

I spoon out the congealed salad and the ham sandwiches, can’t help but listen to the chatter.

Recipe:  Cranberry Congealed Salad Crisp, crumbled bacon puts this irresistible dish over the top.

Get the Recipe Layered Fruit Congealed Salad Fresh raspberries are layered atop cream cheese and orange gelatin for a impressive fruit salad.