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Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe

With its sunny color and refreshing citrus flavor, this pretty salad is perfect for summer get-togethers. "This is the only gelatin salad my husband really likes," says Cynthia Norris of Winnetka, California.

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Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup sliced firm banana
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions

In a bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add sugar and boiling water; stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and food coloring if desired; set aside. Layer pineapple, banana and marshmallows in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Pour gelatin mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl; add whipped topping. Beat until blended. Spread over gelatin layer. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until serving. Cut into squares. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 132 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Originally published as Citrus Gelatin Salad in Light & Tasty August/September 2004, p17