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Holiday Ribbon Gelatin

SUBMITTED BY: Jenny Hughson

"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"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  40 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages lime gelatin
  • 5 cups boiling water, divided
  • 4 cups cold water, divided
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cherry gelatin

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  2. In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Gradually beat in lemon gelatin. Stir in pineapple. Carefully spoon over the lime layer. Chill until set.
  3. Dissolve cherry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add the remaining cold water; stir. Spoon over the lemon layer. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by RASACS
Kids didn't like the cream layer at all. All the adults thought it was wonderful. Would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by BABSKITCHEN
This is a really easy recipe to make and a nice alternative to serve with all the other heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by REENBO
I found this recipe in Taste of Home quite some time ago, and it's been on the menu for every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by AMYNTEXAS
I made this for our Christmas dinner this year and thought it was a pretty alternative to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Amanda F.
The kids did not like the middle layer. I used strawberry jello for the top layer instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Suzy Q
Great recipe and easy to make. I modified the recipe by halfing the green and red layers, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Michelle C
My mom mad this all the time when I was growing up. It has become a comfort food in my family. MORE


 
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