Instructions: Drain asparagus, reserving liquid. Soften gelatin in reserved asparagus liquid. Combine aspargus, water chestnuts, celery, pimiento, onion and lemon juice. in 9x13" glass dish; toss lightly. Bring mixture of water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil in saucepan. Add softened gelatin; mix until dissolved. Cool. Pour over asparagus mixture. Chill until firm. Cut into squares. Place on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with ranch dressing.

Yield: 8 servings.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.