HOLIDAY RIBBON GELATIN

Holiday Ribbon Gelatin image

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

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Ingredients

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.