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Buttermilk Salad

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"A tangy pineapple and peach flavored gelatin salad. I didn't tell anyone it had buttermilk until they ate it. Everyone wanted the recipe!" — Deb

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1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 (6 ounce) package apricot or peach flavored Jell-O® mix

2 cups buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Directions

Place the pineapple in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in the gelatin mix until completely dissolved. Remove to a bowl, and chill until partially set, about 1 hour. Stir in buttermilk, and chill again until thickened. Fold in whipped topping, and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 6 mins
READY IN 36 mins

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Unbelievably easy to make. Light and fluffy, yet molded nicely. I used Raspberry-Cranberry jello instead of peach. I also used Fat Free whipped topping to cut calories. Personally, I do not like buttermilk, but there is not even a hint of the taste in this salad. Will use this recipe a lot in the future. Thank you, Deb, for sharing.

—PATRICIA HELM

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Feb 01, 2006

I liked the flavor, but it looks like....well, I won't name it, so it didn't go over well with my family. Guess I'll just have to eat the rest of it myself! If you don't happen to have buttermilk on hand, you can "make" buttermilk by adding one tablespoon of white vinegar to each cup of milk required----let it sit for a few minutes before adding to your recipe.

—Labbylover

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Jul 21, 2007

This is my new fave gelatin recipe because it's so easy to prepare, pretty to look at and delicious! I used raspberry Jello and powdered reconstituted buttermilk and it was still great. A quick tip--you don't need to cool completely/let it set up in between additions. Cook the pineapple, add the Jello, and you can immediately add the buttermilk. As soon as it's cool enough to not melt the Cool Whip you can put it all together. I put it in a small/med oiled mold which was a mistake--this makes enough for a 13"x9" pan. However, the mold looked great! All in all, this is a great recipe, thanks for sharing it!

—cooksforbears

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Jul 24, 2003

Deb, Thanks so much for contributing this recipe. I used to make this years ago and couldn't find my old recipe. It is EXCELLENT! Don't tell the family it is made with buttermilk and they'll never, ever know! Happy Holidays!

—Leigh Ann

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Sep 09, 2005

I make this all the time, I add 1/2 C chopped pecans to the mixture and then chill.

—SNEAKIEME

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Jul 18, 2005

My husband saw this recipe and said no way would he eat anything with buttermilk in it. But I went ahead and made it for a family dinner and didn't tell anyone else what was in it and they gobbled it up. Very good and very easy. I hate buttermilk myself but thought I would give this a try and glad I did. But like everyone else says, don't tell anyone what's in it or they won't eat it. I did talk my husband into tasting it and he admitted it was very good.

—JILLETH

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May 10, 2004

I made this for Mother's Day dinner. My husband said it was the best jello salad he has ever eaten. The rest of the family raved and wanted the recipe. No one could believe there was buttermilk in the recipe. This is a keeper.

—ZANCUDO

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Feb 19, 2005

loved this! I used sugar free cherry jello and fat free cool whip, turned out great. My sister and I almost ate it all ourselves!

—CATHYANNE

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Nutrition

Calories
234 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
38.9 g
13%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
4.6 g
9%

Sodium
150 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buttermilk Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 234
Calories from Fat: 69

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g 12 %
Saturated Fat 6.4g 32 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 150mg 6 %
** Potassium 183mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.9g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 4.6g 9 %
Sugars 38g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.