FRUITED LEMON GELATIN SALAD

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As light and pleasant as a summer breeze - that's how I would describe this sunny salad. With oranges, grapes and pineapple peeking out of every spoonful, it's a fun, fruity addition to any meal. -Erla Burkholder, Ewing, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 15-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups halved green grapes
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in soda. Chill until partially set. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to pineapple juice, if necessary, to measure 1 cup; set aside. Stir the pineapple, oranges and grapes into gelatin. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill until firm. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the egg, sugar, flour, butter and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin. Chill until firm. Cut into squares; serve on lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

roman zia
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Caden Miller
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I would love to see a vegan version of this recipe.


Sambolo Comedy
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I think this recipe would be better if it used fresh fruit instead of canned fruit.


kiara Diaz
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The instructions for this recipe were a bit confusing.


Ai Abbasi
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I found this salad to be bland and flavorless.


KIERSTEN Vanderpool
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Debosree Sikder
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I'm not a huge fan of gelatin salads, but this one is actually pretty good.


Desiderio Soto
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This salad is also a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and then just serve it cold.


Waseem Afzal
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I like to add a little bit of whipped cream to the top of this salad. It makes it even more delicious.


eilaina walker
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Zaheed Umrani
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Aghogho Obrirhe
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I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Gloria Johnson
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Neelam Munir Neelam
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I love the combination of fruits and lemon in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C.


Muzamil Hussain
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This gelatin salad is a light and refreshing treat, perfect for a summer party or potluck.