Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe

Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe Rating 5

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

Tip

Save Crumbs for Topping Ice Cream

“Don’t discard cookie or cereal crumbs,” advises Marie R. of Bensenville, Illinois. “Use them to top pudding, gelatin and ice cream.”

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