Seven – Up Salad

7 Up, the popular lemon-lime flavored soda, has a fascinating history that dates back to its creation in 1929. Originally called “Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda,” 7 Up was created by Charles Leiper Grigg in St. Louis, Missouri. The unique name was derived from the seven main ingredients in the original recipe, which included lithium citrate – a mood-stabilizing drug.


Over the years, the formula was tweaked, and in 1936, the soda was rebranded as 7 Up as a nod to its seven main ingredients. The iconic logo featuring a number 7 followed by a green up arrow was introduced, and the rest, as they say, is history.


Today, 7 Up is enjoyed around the world for its crisp, refreshing taste and is a staple on supermarket shelves and in restaurants. Its history is a testament to the power of innovation and adaptation in the ever-evolving world of beverages.

SEVEN UP SALAD

1 pkg Lime flavored gelatin

1 cup apple sauce, hot

1 bottle 7-Up

Add gelatin to hot apple sauce; stir until dissolved. Add 7-Up. Chill until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into 6 small molds that have been rinsed with cold water. (A single larger mold may be used.) Allow to set.

SEVEN UP DRESSING

¼ cup flour

½ cup sugar

2 tsp salt

2 tsp. Dry mustard

2 eggs

½ cup vinegar

2 bottles 7-up

Combine thoroughly the dry ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Stir in eggs. Blend in the vinegar, then the 7-Up. Cook over boiling water until thick, stirring constantly. Chill.

If desired, some whipped cream may be folded in just before serving.