Best Lemon Gelatin N Fruit Salad Recipes

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GRANDMA'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad image

Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked it, too - maybe the taste runs in our family! This salad is also good for potluck gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups boiling water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
2 cups ice cubes, divided
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reserved pineapple juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 large bananas, sliced
1 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm., Repeat with the orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Arrange bananas over gelatin. Stir whipped topping into dressing. Spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET & TART LEMON JELL-O



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With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because it disappears so quickly. -Patricia Ryzow, Thousand Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Quartered fresh strawberries and fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, add boiling water to lemon gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in unflavored gelatin mixture and limeade concentrate. Refrigerate until slightly thickened., In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Beat gelatin mixture until frothy; fold in whipped cream. Transfer to an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate, covered, until set., To serve, unmold onto a large plate. Serve with strawberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEACHES 'N' CREAM SALAD



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Luscious fruit, cream cheese and gelatin come together to create an easy side dish for any occasion. The chopped pecans dotting the bottom layer provide a pleasing crunch for this satisfying salad. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup orange juice
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
PEACH LAYER:
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water; add orange juice. Refrigerate until partially set. Prepare topping mix according to package directions. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; fold in whipped topping and pecans if desired. Fold into gelatin mixture. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Refrigerate until firm. , For peach layer, dissolve gelatin in water; stir in pie filling. Chill until partially set. Carefully pour over creamy gelatin layer (pan will be full). Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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"This gorgeous salad is so refreshing and bursting with flavor that you won't think of it as sugar-free," says Eleanor Mielke of Snohomish, Washington. "A diabetic friend shared the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 package (.6 ounces) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) or 1-1/2 cups diet ginger ale
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
Apple slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the applesauce to a boil; remove from the heat., Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Slowly add ginger ale and pineapple. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Chill until set. Garnish with apples and mint if desired.

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LEMON LIME VEGETABLE SALAD



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Sweet, salty, cool and crunchy, this salad is a great addition to any family buffet.

Provided by Maureen Kilzer

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
2 carrots, peeled and grated

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the lemon gelatin mix, lime gelatin mix, and boiling water until gelatin has dissolved. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, cover, and refrigerate for about 1 hour to thicken.
  • When the gelatin is thick but not set, stir in the celery, olives, and carrot so they are evenly dispersed throughout. Pour into a 1 quart mold and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. To serve, unmold onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 416.4 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CREAMY JELL-O FRUIT COCKTAIL SALAD



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Take a bite of something creamy and refreshing with this fruit cocktail salad. This JELL-O fruit cocktail salad has fresh citrus flavors for all to enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (11 oz.) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Drain fruit cocktail, reserving 3/4 cup juice.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in reserved juice and lemon juice; pour 1-1/4 cups into 8x4-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 1 hour or until gelatin is set but not firm.
  • Add remaining gelatin mixture gradually to cream cheese in medium bowl, whisking after each addition until blended. Stir in fruit. Spoon over gelatin layer in pan.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

LEMON GELATIN N FRUIT SALAD



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This is easy to make and even thought it is called a salad, it makes a nice light dessert. My mom, who lives a in retirement center and no longer cooks, brought this receipe with her the last time she came for a visit. She wanted me to try it. I did and we all love it.

Provided by Classicalteacher

Categories     Gelatin

Time 15m

Yield 1 8x10 pan, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (8 ounce) can drained crushed pineapple
1 (15 ounce) can drained fruit cocktail
1 cup cottage cheese
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I use a cup because my family loves nuts)

Steps:

  • Use 3/4 cup boiling water to dissolve Jello - chill before adding milk
  • Add the milk and fruit.
  • Stir in other ingredients.
  • Pour in to shallow dish.
  • Cover and put in the frig. to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 376.7, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29.3, Protein 8.5

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