RED, WHITE 'N' BLUE SALAD

Red, White 'n' Blue Salad image

Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! -Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 cup fresh raspberries
Optional: Whipped topping and additional berries

Steps:

Dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. , In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over blue layer. Refrigerate until firm., Dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Top with whipped topping and berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.