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Citrus Gelatin Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Norris

"With its sunny color and refreshing citrus flavor, this pretty salad is perfect for summer get-togethers. 'This is the only gelatin salad my husband really likes,' says Cynthia Norris of Winnetka, California."
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring
  • 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced firm banana
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add sugar and boiling water; stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and food coloring if desired; set aside. Layer pineapple, banana and marshmallows in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Pour gelatin mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mixing bowl; add whipped topping. Beat until blended. Spread over gelatin layer. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until serving. Cut into squares.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 132 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
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