The following are the Guidelines for Making Gelatin Salad except; 1 point a. Observe the correct proportion of gelatin and liquid. b. To dissolve unflavored gelatin, stir it in cold liquid to avoid lumping and let it stand for 5 minutes to absorb water c. To dissolve sweetened, flavored gelatin, stir it into boiling water d. Dressings for fruit salad are usually sweet, but fruit juices are used to add tartness.​