Rainbow Salad Jell-O® Mold

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Rainbow Salad

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"This gelatin salad recipe is so pretty in a glass cake pan!" — janiebear925

Directions

In separate bowls mix the black cherry, lime, orange and strawberry flavored gelatins with 1-1/2 cups boiling water and let each cool to room temperature.
In separate bowls, prepare the cherry, lemon and orange-pineapple flavored gelatins with 1 cup boiling water and add 1/2 cup evaporated milk when each cools to room temperature.
Add the room temperature black cherry flavored gelatin to a 13x9 inch pan and refrigerate until chilled. Follow with a layer of the cherry flavor, lime flavor, lemon flavor, orange flavor, orange-pineapple flavor and strawberry flavor, allowing each layer to cool before adding the next.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 15, 2003

This is a fun salad to make and serve. I would suggest not fixing all of the jellos at the same time as they tend to "set up" slightly as they wait their turn to be added to the cooled mold. I "frost" my "jello cake" by thickening over heat 1 1/2 c. pineapple juice, 3 T. flour, 3/4 c. granulated sugar, & 3 T. butter. When this has cooled, whip 1 pint of whipping cream and fold into pineapple mixture. Spread over "jello cake". Enjoy!

—GLOW-BUG

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 03, 2011

Terribly time consuming and for all the work, not that great. Don't get me wrong, it DID taste good but wasn't worth all the effort. Probably will not make again.

—LISA

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73 Ratings

Aug 31, 2003

This is such a great idea and a hit at a dinner party. I mixed the jello with 1 cup of boiling water and then 1 cup of cold water so that it was at room temp. right away. I also only did two boxes at a time so that they wouldn't set up before they got into the dish! Thank you for the great idea!

—JRO26

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Dec 01, 2003

This was fabulous! Takes a bit of work, especially waiting for the layers to set, but it was worth it and it looked beautiful.

—GINAH1

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Aug 06, 2007

HINTS: I found it easiest to mix 1 pkg of gelatin w/ water at a time; aside from preventing the mix from setting as other reviews mentioned, this way you only dirty 1 bowl. It takes about 40 MINUTES for each layer to completely set, so there's plenty of time for the next mix to cool down but no need to get all the flavors ready at once. Make sure a layer has completely set before adding another; even if it seems pretty solid the force of pouring another layer on top can disrupt the previous layer. So also, pour gently, just in case. I made a "frosting" consisting of 2 c whipping cream, 2 t lemon rind & 1/4 c pineapple juice... turned out great!

—mommymeggy

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Feb 04, 2005

This is a great recipie. Everytime I make it everyone loves it. Has a great taste, the evaporated milk makes it really good for adults too. It does take a little time, but worth it. I also would suggest making 2 at a time to avoid setting up to soon.

—JNETSFOOD

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Apr 03, 2005

Very pretty, i used it as a jello mold, and topped it with whipped cream and jelly beans for easter. SUCCESS!

—REDWIN

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Jun 29, 2004

I make this in a glass 13x9 pan, very pretty dessert. I haven't tried to mix the jello separately but maybe next time I will as they do begin to set.

—MIRABLUE

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Nutrition

Calories
240 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
49.6 g
16%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
2.6 g
4%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
7.2 g
14%

Sodium
270 mg
11%

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

Nutritional Information

Rainbow Salad

Serving Size: 1/11 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 11
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 23

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 270mg 11 %
** Potassium 106mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 49.6g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 7.2g 14 %
Sugars 49.6g
** Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 2 %

* 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.