Ribbon Salad Recipe
Overview
Name: Ribbon Salad
Cook Time: Not specified
Prep Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Description: This vibrant and festive salad is perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings. It’s colorful, refreshing, and serves a crowd. Best prepared ahead, it features layers of Jell-O, marshmallows, cream cheese, and pineapple, served on lettuce with a touch of mayo and mint. Originally from the Joys of Jello cookbook.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 223.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 21.9mg
- Sodium Content: 222.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 28.7g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Recipe Category
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords
- Pineapple
- Tropical Fruits
- Fruit
- Low Protein
- Kid Friendly
- Christmas
- Brunch
- No Cook
- Refrigerator
- Less than 4 Hours
- Inexpensive
Ingredients
- 1 package lime Jell-O gelatin
- 1 package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water (for each Jell-O flavor)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup cold water (3/4 cup for lime Jell-O, 3/4 cup for raspberry Jell-O)
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
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Prepare Lime Jell-O: Dissolve lime Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour into a 13x9x2-inch pan. Chill until set, but not firm.
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Prepare Raspberry Jell-O: Dissolve raspberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Set aside at room temperature until slightly thickened.
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Prepare Lemon Mixture: Stir marshmallows into the lime Jell-O. Set aside.
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Cream Cheese Addition: Add cream cheese to the marshmallow-lime Jell-O mixture. Beat until well blended. Chill until slightly thickened.
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Finalize Lemon Layer: Blend in mayonnaise, whipped cream, and crushed pineapple into the slightly thickened lime Jell-O mixture. Chill until very thickened. Gently spoon over the lime Jell-O layer. Chill until set, but not firm.
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Complete Raspberry Layer: Meanwhile, chill the raspberry Jell-O mixture until thickened. Pour over the lemon layer. Chill until firm.
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Optional Note: For deeper green and red layers, use 6-oz packages of lime and raspberry Jell-O, respectively. Use 2 cups boiling water and 1 1/2 cups cold water for each large package.
Serving
- Serve on large red lettuce leaves, each topped with a dab of mayonnaise and a mint leaf for a festive touch.
Tips
- Make Ahead: This salad can be prepared 1-2 days in advance.
- Adjusting Prep Time: The prep time can vary based on refrigerator temperature and thickness preferences of the layers.
Enjoy this colorful and delightful Ribbon Salad, perfect for Christmas or any festive occasion!
