Best 14 Applesauce Salad Recipes

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Applesauce salad, a classic side dish with a sweet and tangy flavor, is a versatile dish that can be served at any occasion. Made with a combination of fresh or canned applesauce, mayonnaise, celery, and nuts, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fried chicken, or fish. Variations of this salad can include adding ingredients like raisins, pineapple, or even marshmallows, creating a unique and flavorful twist. The creaminess of the mayonnaise and the crunchiness of the celery and nuts provide a delightful contrast to the sweet applesauce, making this salad a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a refreshing addition to your next potluck, applesauce salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE CINNAMON GELATIN SALAD



Applesauce Cinnamon Gelatin Salad image

This molded salad has delicious cinnamon-apple accents, and is incredibly simple to make.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
1 ½ cups applesauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve candies in boiling water. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Stir in applesauce and a few ice cubes and chill for 3 hours, or until set. Serve cold with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

APPLESAUCE SALAD



Applesauce Salad image

Try this easily prepared gelatin salad with poultry dishes. It's red colored and red hot!

Provided by Bee K

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
½ cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 (6 ounce) package cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups applesauce

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the cinnamon red hot candies in the boiling water. Mix in and dissolve the cherry flavored gelatin. Transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in the applesauce. Chill in the refrigerator 4 hours, or until firmly gelled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

RED HOT APPLESAUCE JELLO SALAD



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This is especially nice to serve guests on Holidays. Good with pork,ham or poultry... and looks so pretty. I have made this many times, and always get compliments. A friends recipe from 50's or 60's.

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 c boiling water
2/3 c small red hot cinnamon candies
2 3-oz pkgs lemon jello
2 c canned sweetened apple sauce
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c chopped nuts, or chopped celery can be added.

Steps:

  • 1. Combine boiling water with cinnamon candies in a saucepan, stir over low heat to dissolve candies. remove from heat stir in gelatin. Blend in applesauce. Pour half of mixture into a 2 quart mold or an 8 inch square pan. Chill until firm. Blend softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, add chopped nuts, and or chopped celery. Spread cream cheese mixture over chilled mixture. Pour remaining gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture. Chill all several hours till firm.

APPLESAUCE JELLO SALAD



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A lady at the libray was browsing the diet-related cookbooks while I was doing the same. She related this recipe to me and swore it was good. ( One of the advantages of age - I'll talk to anyone ;-) )

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Gelatin

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 (3 ounce) packages sugar-free raspberry gelatin
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 cup diet 7-Up

Steps:

  • Heat applesauce (she suggested using the microwave).
  • Stir in the Jello till dissolved.
  • Stir in the orange juice.
  • Carefully pour in the 7-UP.
  • Chill until slightly gelled (consistency of an egg white).
  • Pour into a mold or an 8-inch by 8-inch pan.
  • Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 373.2, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 7.4

PEACHY APPLESAUCE SALAD



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I've been revising many recipes and creating new ones since my husband developed diabetes a couple of years ago. Folks will enjoy this dish whether it's served as a salad or dessert.-Marcille Meyer, Battle Creek, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup diet lemon-lime soda
1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free peach or mixed fruit gelatin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 fresh peach, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring soda to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add applesauce; chill until partially set. Fold in whipped topping, nutmeg and vanilla. Fold in peach. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY-APPLESAUCE SALAD



Cherry-Applesauce Salad image

This recipe comes from an old church cookbook that I have been cooking out of for years. The dish is so easy to prepare, and everyone I've ever served it to has loved it. Be sure to use a good quality applesauce so the gelatin will get firm and set-up nicely. Cheaper applesauces have too much liquid in them for this recipe.

Provided by S. Merrill

Categories     Apple

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
2 cups good quality applesauce
1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Steps:

  • Heat applesauce in a covered saucepan, over medium heat, until boiling. (Using a lid will prohibit splattering and cut down on clean up.).
  • Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add 7-up and stir to blend completely. Pour into a 5"x9" loaf pan and refrigerate until set.

APPLESAUCE CINNAMON GELATIN SALAD



APPLESAUCE CINNAMON GELATIN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Appetizer     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Christmas Eve     Boil

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup cinnamon red hot candies (those mini disks)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix*
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
Whipped cream for topping (optional)
*traditional recipe calls for lemon jello, but you can substitute cherry, raspberry, orange, or peach gelatins to suit your taste.

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve candies in the boiling water. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Stir in applesauce and transfer to a 8" square glass dish and chill until set (at least 4-5 hours). Slice and serve chilled add a dollop of sweetened whip cream if desired. For use in a mold you may wish to add some unflavored gelatin to ensure it takes shape.

RED HOT APPLESAUCE SALAD



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Make and share this Red Hot Applesauce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup red cinnamon candies
1/2 cup boiling water
1 (4 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
2 cups applesauce

Steps:

  • Dissolve red hots in boiling water.
  • Add jello and applesauce, stirring well.
  • Serve on a lettuce leaf.
  • Goes especially good with pork.

STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE SALAD



Strawberry Applesauce Salad image

A tart and refreshing salad that compliments most meals. Very easy! Prep and cook time does not include chill time.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup boiling water
1 (10 ounce) package thawed strawberries
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  • Add frozen strawberries (may slice strawberries, if large-sized).
  • Stir until berries are thawed.
  • Add applesauce and mix well.
  • Pour into serving bowl and chill.

MISSOURI PEACH AND APPLESAUCE SALAD



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"Fresh peaches combine with applesauce in this tangy molded salad," notes Bernice Morris of Marshfield, Missouri about her creamy-textured, refreshing side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 package (3 ounces) peach or orange gelatin
1 cup applesauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peeled ripe peaches
Red grapes and mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring soda to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add applesauce. Chill until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. , In a bowl, whip cream with sugar, nutmeg and vanilla until stiff. Fold into gelatin mixture along with the peaches. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. bowl. Chill until firm. Garnish with grapes and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLESAUCE SALAD



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Make and share this Applesauce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) jar applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 apples, peeled and chopped
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Serve hot or cold.

CHERRY-APPLESAUCE GELATIN SALAD



Cherry-Applesauce Gelatin Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6-ounce) package cherry jello
1 (16-ounce) can applesauce
orange rind Grated
1 cup orange juice concentrate
12 ounces citrus-flavored carbonated drinks
mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix gelatin and applesauce in a saucepan and heat slowly, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Stir in orange rind, juice, and carbonated drink. Pour into a 1-quart mold and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RED HOT APPLESAUCE SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups water boiling
2/3 cup small red cinnamon candies
2 (3-ounce) packages lemon jello
1 (16-ounce) can applesauce sweetened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup nuts chopped

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water with cinnamon candies in a saucepan stir over low heat to dissolve candies. Remove from heat stir in gelatin. Blend in applesauce. Pour half of mixture into an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan chill until firm. Leave remaining gelatin at room temperature.Blend cream cheese with mayonnaise add nuts. Spread cheese mixture over chilled mixture. Pour remaining gelatin mixture over cheese mixture. Chill several hours or until firm. Cut in squares.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RASPBERRY APPLESAUCE SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Raspberry Applesauce Salad Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by sankey007

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 oz.) Raspberry Jello
2 1/2 Cup Boiling Water
1 Cup Applesauce
1 Box Frozen Red Raspberries with juice/syrup

Steps:

  • Take the raspberries out of the freezer. Boil the water, take off burner and stir in the jello until dissolved. Pour into your serving dish/bowl, then add the applesauce and the frozen raspberries. Stir, then place in the refrigerator until set.

Tips:

  • For a smooth applesauce, peel and core the apples before cooking.
  • If you prefer a chunky applesauce, leave the skin on the apples before cooking. Just make sure to wash them well first.
  • Applesauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Applesauce salad is a great way to use up leftover applesauce.
  • You can use any type of apples you like for applesauce salad, but Granny Smith apples are a good choice because they hold their shape well.
  • Applesauce salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Conclusion:

Applesauce salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a snack, or even a dessert. It is a great way to use up leftover applesauce, and it is also a healthy and refreshing option for people of all ages. With so many different variations, there is sure to be an applesauce salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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