Festive Christmas Ribbon Salad with Pineapple and Cream Cheese

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Prepare Lemon Mixture: Stir marshmallows into the lime Jell-O. Set aside.

4. Cream Cheese Addition: Add cream cheese to the marshmallow-lime Jell-O mixture. Beat until well blended. Chill until slightly thickened.

5. 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.

6. Complete Raspberry Layer: Meanwhile, chill the raspberry Jell-O mixture until thickened. Pour over the lemon layer. Chill until firm.

7. 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!