Best 8 Christmas Ribbon Jello Salad Recipes

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Christmas is a season of traditions, and for many, that includes sharing a special meal with loved ones. If you're looking for a festive and delicious addition to your holiday table, look no further than the Christmas Ribbon Jello Salad.

This classic dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with a creamy jello base, crunchy walnuts, sweet pineapple, and a pop of color from the maraschino cherries. It's not only visually stunning, but also incredibly easy to make.

In addition to the Christmas Ribbon Jello Salad, the article features two other delectable recipes: a Creamy Cranberry Salad and a Pistachio Pudding Dessert. The Creamy Cranberry Salad is a tangy and refreshing dish that's perfect for a holiday brunch or potluck. The Pistachio Pudding Dessert is a rich and decadent treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whether you're hosting a grand feast or an intimate gathering, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and make your holiday meal truly special.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY RIBBON GELATIN



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Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find it fun to eat, and adults will enjoy the combination of sweet-tart flavors. -Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (3 ounces each) lime gelatin
5 cups boiling water, divided
4 cups cold water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; refrigerate until firm but not set, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Gradually beat in lemon gelatin. Stir in pineapple. Carefully spoon over the lime layer. Chill until firm but not set. , Dissolve cherry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add remaining cold water; stir. Spoon over the lemon layer. Refrigerate entire gelatin salad overnight. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON JELLO



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Delicious and pretty.

Provided by Janice Splaha

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 - 3 oz box jello (2- lime, 1- lemon, 1- cherry, 1 red raspberry)
6 1/2 c hot water
1/2 c pineapple juice
20 large marshmallows
1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • 1. FIRST LAYER: combine 2 lime Jellos and 2 1/2 cups hot water. Stir until Jello dissolves. Pour into a 9x13 pan. Chill until firm.
  • 2. SECOND LAYER: Combine pineapple juice and marshmallows in sauce pan to melt marshmallows. Dissolve lemon Jello in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Combine marshmallow mixture, Jello and cream cheese. Mix well. Pour over firm 1st layer. Chill until firm.
  • 3. THIRD LAYER: Combine cherry Jello, red raspberry Jello and 2 1/2 cups hot water. Stir until Jello dissolves. Cool then pour over 2nd layer. Chill until firm.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON JELLO SALAD



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Wish I could say; This is MY own recipe... but I can't. My husband and I where discarding a few old books. And came across a 1970 Farm Journal Christmas Book. It was silly to keep the book, just for one recipe. So I copied the recipe, TRIED to take a photo form the book. It's a bit "time consuming", but worth it! ANd best part of...

Provided by Bobbie Thompson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz lime flavor jello
5 c hot water
4 c cold water
1 oz 3oz package lemon flavor jello
1/2 c miniature marshmallows, cut into pieces
1 can(s) pineapple juice, from canned pineapple
8 oz cream cheese
1 can(s) 1 lb. 4 oz - crushed pineapple
1 c heavy cream, whipped
1 c mayonnaise
6 oz cherry flavored jello

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve Lime Jello in 2 cups, HOT water. Stir till dissolved. Add 2 cups, COLD water; stir. Pour into 14x10x2 glass pan. Chill until partially set
  • 2. Dissolve Lemon Jello in 1 cup HOT water in the top of a double boiler. Add marshmallows and stir to melt. (Make sure you have water boiling in the bottom pan of the double boiler... trust me, that helps!)
  • 3. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup drained pineapple juice from can of fruit; to cream cheese mix.
  • 4. Beat until well blended and stir in pineapple fruit. Cool slightly. Fold in whipped cream and mayonnaise. Chill until thickened.
  • 5. Pour pineapple mixture onto layer of Lime Jello. Chill until almost set.
  • 6. Dissolve Cherry Jello in 2 cups HOT water. Stir till dissolved. Add 2 cups COLD water. Stir. Chill until "syrupy". Pour Cherry Jello over pineapple layer. Chill till firm.

JELL-O RIBBON SALAD



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This is the original Jell-O Ribbon Salad, as published in the Joys of Jell-O recipe book that my mom has had--probably since the 1950's. The holidays & other special occasions just wouldn't be the same without this dish on the table!

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h15m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 cup mini marshmallows (or diced large marshmallows)
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup whipped cream
1 (20 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin flavors separately, using 1 C boiling water for each.
  • Stir marshmallows into lemon gelatin; set aside.
  • Add 3/4C cold water to lime gelatin; pour into a 13x9x2 pan.
  • Chill until set, but not firm.
  • Add 3/4C cold water to raspberry gelatin; set aside at room temperature.
  • Add cream cheese to lemon/marshmallow mixture; beat until blended.
  • Chill until slightly thickened.
  • Then blend in mayonnaise, whipped cream& crushed pineapple.
  • Chill until very thick; spoon gently over lime gelatin.
  • Chill until set, but not firm.
  • Meanwhile, chill raspberry gelatin until thickened; pour over lemon gelatin.
  • Chill until firm.
  • To serve, cut into squares.
  • *Note:if deeper green& red layers are desired, use 6oz packages of lime& raspberry gelatins, 2C boiling water and 1-1/2C cold water for each large package.

LAYERED JELLO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE



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Amish Ribbon salad is a three-layered jello salad that is made with red and green jello and includes a middle layer of cream cheese and pineapple. It is traditionally served with the Christmas holiday dinner.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 8h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz. lime gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. cold water or pineapple juice
3 oz. lemon gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained
8 oz. cream cheese
2 c. cool whip or whipped cream
6 oz. cherry gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. cold water

Steps:

  • Add the boiling water to the powdered gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Add the cold water. Pour into your dish/dishes, filling only 1/3 full. Chill until set (this may take an hour or more).
  • If you are using a jello mold, look in the post above for extra instructions.
  • Add the boiling water to the lemon gelatin. Stir until dissolved.
  • Add miniature marshmallows and stir until dissolved. If the marshmallows don't want to dissolve, you may have to warm it a bit more.
  • Add the crushed pineapples and chill until slightly thickened.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the thawed cool whip and mix until incorporated.
  • Add the chilled lemon jello mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
  • Spread this mixture over top of the bottom gelatin mixture once it is chilled and set. It doesn't need to be completely firm but firm enough to hold the weight.
  • Add the boiling water to the powdered gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the cold water and chill.
  • Place this layer over the top of the chilled and set cream cheese layer. Chill till firm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 20 servings, Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALAD



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Spirits are light at holiday time around Debra Stoner's home--and so are many of the meas she serves. "I make this dessert every year at Christmas," she informs from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. "It's one of my husband's favorites. I slimmed down the recipe by using sugar-free gelatin and reduced-fat topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free lime gelatin
5 cups boiling water, divided
4 cups cold water, divided
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free cherry gelatin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until almost set, about 2 hours., In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple and pecans. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over first layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in remaining boiling water. Add remaining cold water; stir. Chill until syrupy and slightly thickened. Carefully spoon over second layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALAD



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This is a nice and light with a big Christmas dinner.

Provided by Kathy Mohler

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg lime jello
1 pkg lemon jello
2 pkg cherry jello
1 c water
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained save the juice
8 oz cream cheese
1 c mayonaise
1 c heavy cream
1/2 c small marshmellows

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare lime jello according to package directions
  • 2. Pour into 15 X 10 1/2 pan
  • 3. Chill until almost set
  • 4. Dissolve lemon jello in hot water in top of double boiler.
  • 5. Add marshmallows and melt
  • 6. Remove from heat
  • 7. Add 1 cup pineapple juice and cream cheese
  • 8. Beat until blended
  • 9. Stir in 1 cup drained pineapple. Cool slightly
  • 10. Fold in mayonnaise and heavy cream
  • 11. Pour this mixture over the lime jello which by now has set up
  • 12. Chill until almost set
  • 13. Prepare cherry jello according to directions on package
  • 14. Chill until the consistency of egg white
  • 15. Pour over pineapple layer
  • 16. Chill until firm

RIBBON JELLO SALAD



Ribbon Jello Salad image

A colorful Jello salad. Please feel free to use the flavor of your choice. Makes a nice potluck or picnic dish! Prep time it for setting the Jello.

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Gelatin

Time 7h15m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 ounce) packages lime Jell-O gelatin
2 (3 ounce) packages lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry Jell-O
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • In bowl, dissolve lime Jello in 2 cups boiling water.
  • Add 2 cups cold water.
  • Pour into 9x13-inch pan coated with a non-stick spray.
  • Refrigerate until almost set (about 2 hours).
  • In a bowl, dissolve lemon Jello in 1 cup boiling water; whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  • Stir in pineapple and nuts.
  • Fold in the whipped topping and spread over the lime Jello.
  • Refrigerate until firm (about an hour).
  • In a bowl, dissolve cherry Jello in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Add 2 cups of cold water and stir.
  • Chill until thick and syrupy and, then pour over lemon Jello layer.
  • Refrigerate until completely set (about 4 hours).
  • Serve with whipped topping or whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3390.7, Fat 125.6, SaturatedFat 69, Cholesterol 340.7, Sodium 2927.2, Carbohydrate 476.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 337.2, Protein 114.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colors of gelatin to create a festive and eye-catching salad.
  • Chill the gelatin layers completely before adding the next layer to prevent them from mixing together.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the salad into clean, even pieces.
  • Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for later.
  • Garnish the salad with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit for an extra special touch.

Conclusion:

Christmas Ribbon Jello Salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its festive colors and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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