Best Grandmas Cherry Salad Recipes

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CHERRY FLUFF



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A quick and easy salad that is great for any occasion. This cool, shimmering treat makes a wonderful dessert, too.

Provided by SHAY72

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple and whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 41.7 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

GRANDMA'S CHERRY SALAD



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i received this recipe from my first husbands mother. I loved her dearly and miss her so much. My holidays would not be so joyful without her cherry salad. My second husband looks forward to it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. But in the past several years my husband and son have put a new twist on it. they freeze it. when...

Provided by michelle 'FLAME' kelley

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large tub of cool whip, light,sugar free or reg does not matter
1 jar(s) large pitted maraschino cherries cut in half and drained. save juice
1 can(s) drained cubed pineapple {save juice mix with cherry juice}
1 pkg 16oz of philly cream cheese softened
3 pkg non flavored knox gelatin
1/2 c of mixed cherry and pineapple juice. the rest you can drink or mix with water equal parts and freeze for popsicles

Steps:

  • 1. step one: in large bowl blend cream cheese till smooth no chunks. then fold in whip cream. set aside.
  • 2. step two: in medium bowl mix in pineapple and cherries. pouring into a sieve and drain well saving all the juices. let set for about 5min.
  • 3. Step three: measure out 1/2 cup of the mixed juice. the rest of the juice can be mixed with equal parts water and poured into ice trays or Popsicle trays for treats or flavored ice cubes for drinks.
  • 4. Step four: pour the fruit that is well drained into the cool whip and cream cheese mix on medium for 1 min. to not over blend,you want the fruit to be mixed not chopped to bits.
  • 5. Step five:in glass measuring cup take 1/2cup juice and heat it in microwave or on stove till very hot. dissolve the three envelopes of knox gelatin. mix this well we don't want any chunks left. let cool for two minutes.
  • 6. Step Six: pour juice into the cool whip fruit mixture stirring on low till well blended. this will look a little soup but will set up in the fridge.
  • 7. Step seven :pour all of the mixture in to a mold of your choice. I use a jello mold or cake mold. you can also just pour it into two smaller plastic bowls with covers so you only have to put out a little at a time or one at either end of the table.
  • 8. Step eight: place molds in fridge for one hour or till set firm. you can freeze this salad for a ice cream textured desert.

GRANDMA'S CHERRY SALAD



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This was always a favorite when we went to my Grandma's house, it is easy and kids love it! We like lots of bananas in ours, so you may want to adjust this according to your own family's tastes.

Provided by Mary J

Categories     Dessert Salads

Time 5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
3 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the cherry pie filling, fruit cocktail and sliced bananas. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BING CHERRY SALAD



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For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.-Cindy Mahn, Huntley, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (16 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, juice reserved
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a bowl, whip juice with cream cheese. Stir in cherries, pineapple, whipped topping and marshmallows. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



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"I can't believe how easy this pretty salad is to make," says Carolyn Tomatz of Jackson, Wisconsin. The colorful blend of bananas, pineapple, pears and peaches and grapes is tossed with a creamy pudding sauce. "People of all ages enjoy this dish," Carolyn notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, pears, peaches and grapes. Cover and refrigerate. , Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan. Whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature., Slice bananas into a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice; gently toss to coast. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cooled pudding; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMAS CHERRY JELLO SALAD



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I am not a big jello eater, but this recipe changed my mind. this is our jello salad recipe, hope you enjoy xoxox

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories     Nuts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg cherry jell-o (6 oz. )
2 c boiling water
1 small can crushed pineapple
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1 8 oz. cool whip
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 c walnuts, chopped
or grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve Jell-o in boiling water, cool slightly. Add pineapple, pie filling and nuts.
  • 2. Pour into oblong dish and SET.
  • 3. mix cool whip and cream cheese, Spread on top of set jell-o. Top with nuts and or cheese. (I skip the cheese). enjoy. xoxoxoxo

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