Why Was Jello Salad Ever A Thing?

    There's nothing more retro than a jello salad, right?

    There’s nothing more retro than a jello salad, right? Well the history of gelatin, aspics, and those brightly colored “salads” goes back way further than you might think!

    Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obsessions. It’s delicious, it’s history – it’s Delishtory!

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