MOLDED CHERRY-PINEAPPLE SALAD

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I found this recipe in an area newspaper years ago. When this festive salad appears at a potluck, folks always come back for seconds...and sometimes thirds! I sometimes tint it with food coloring for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped
12 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, dissolve gelatin in cold water. Add pineapple, cream cheese, sugar and juices; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until cream cheese is melted and gelatin is dissolved. Chill until syrupy. Fold in cream and cherries. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Zunaira Bibi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Md Rohman
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I love the bright colors of this salad. It's so cheerful and inviting.


sabir Jatt
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.


Ashari Msd
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I've never made a molded salad before, but this one was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Haadiya Buthayna
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Musa Khurram
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I added some chopped nuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!


Lexington Strckland
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This salad is so easy to make and it looks so impressive when you serve it.


DORIS ROMAN
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.


Reshma Aucharaz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Shepherd Afrokid
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I love the combination of cherries and pineapple in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Majestic Taylor
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for summer cookouts.


Isaiah Laboy
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


RAFA JAHAN
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This molded salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.