CHERRY PINEAPPLE SALAD

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This recipe makes a really pretty salad. My sister-in-law often brings it to our family get-togethers on holidays and special occasions. -Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2-1/3 cups boiling water
2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
Dash salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain fruits, reserving enough cherry and pineapple juices to measure 2-1/2 cups; add to gelatin with lemon juice. Set fruits aside., Divide gelatin mixture in half. Set aside one portion of gelatin at room temperature; chill the other portion until partially set. Fold pineapple into chilled gelatin; pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Chill until almost firm. , In a small bowl, beat the cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and salt until light and fluffy. Spread over chilled gelatin layer. Refrigerate until firm. Chill reserved gelatin mixture until partially set. Fold in cherries and nuts; spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Dan Wells
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I love this salad! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Cassidey Michalski
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This salad is a refreshing and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Kaleab Wubshet
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


arista van biljon
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Samad Masood
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Mam_boyz_ug Maurice
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good option for a healthy side dish.


Fasial Ali
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one is actually pretty good. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the fruit is fresh and flavorful.


Bosco Kalulu
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Abby Delgado
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Amjid Khan BJ
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Mather Cotter
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This salad was okay, but I've had better. The fruit was fresh, but the dressing was a bit too tart for my taste.


Daniyal Basharat
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Oscar the Lucky Guy!
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the dressing.


Md APPLE DON
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh fruit and it's always a refreshing and delicious side dish.


Nanaqwame Kawbell
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect salad for a summer cookout.


Netra bahadur Budha
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! The dressing was delicious and the fruit was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Bernard Kingly
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet cherries, tangy pineapple, and crunchy almonds was perfect. I also loved the addition of the mint, which gave the salad a refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this salad agai