Cherry Ribbon Salad

Name: Cherry Ribbon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin; 2-1/4 cups boiling water, divided; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup whipped topping; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Filled with pineapple, pecans and cherry pie filling, this colorful salad mold adds fun, fruity flavor to any potluck menu. —Virginia Luke, Red Level, Alabama

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
2-1/4 cups boiling water, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup whipped topping
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1-1/4 cups boiling water. Stir in pie filling. Pour into a 7-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate for about 1 hour or until thickened but not set.
In a large bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in pineapple. Chill for about 1 hour or until thickened but not set.
Combine the whipped topping, mayonnaise and pecans if desired; fold into orange mixture. Spoon over cherry layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 184 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Ribbon Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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skywaitress

Jan 23, 2012

I have made this several times. Delish!!! Very easy to make and looks great!
Sueratkey

Apr 20, 2011

Since the first time I made this salad, it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe. It is easy to make and wonderfully delicious. I've been making it for 10 years now, and it is still requested frequently.