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Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad

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"This was my grandmother Freda's 'famous' cherry salad. It was a huge hit at family gatherings. My mom mixes the lemon Jello, lemon juice, cream cheese and mayo in the blender. But here's the original recipe. Enjoy!" — c-biskit

Directions

Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in the cherry pie filling, then spread the mixture into a 7x11 inch pan, and refrigerate until nearly set, about 45 minutes.
Dissolve the lemon gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water; stir in the lemon juice, and set aside. Mash the cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft, then stir in the mayonnaise. Pour the lemon gelatin into the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Next, stir in the undrained pineapple. Finally, fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. Spread the pineapple mixture over the chilled cherry layer, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Chill in the refrigerator until fully set, about 2 hours.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 09, 2012

Wonderful recipe and delicious, more as a dessert than a salad for our family, but refreshing and delish. Made exactly as recipe stated. I used Cool Whip the second time I made it and it still turned out great.

—Juddbee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 31, 2013

I don'tknow what I missed, but I thought the top lemon layer was way too sour with the 1/4 cup pf lemon juice. If I make it again, I will not add the lemon juice. Some had reviewwed that it was very sweet, but I don't see how being that there was no sugar and had all that lemon juice. I just don't get it.

—amvoz2

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Apr 15, 2009

I made this for Easter with ham and scalloped potatoes. It was great! You could almost use it for a dessert though because it was very sweet. A very pretty spring salad/dessert.

—Hope

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Feb 15, 2011

I was a little skeptical with putting mayo in this, but it turned out amazing. My husband turned his nose up at this until he tried it and loved it. I substituted the whipping cream with cool whip and it still came out fantastic. I didn't have any problems with dish not setting even though lemon top was a little soupy when I first put into fridge. It came out perfect. I will definitely make again.

—kristy36

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Nov 06, 2011

I was so happy to find this recipe. It sounded like a recipe that was brought to many holiday feast at my house when I was a child. The great aunt who brought it would never give anyone the recipe. Many of us tried to duplicate it but no luck. Then I found this, ran right out to buy the ingredients and stayed up till 1 am to make it. Joy of joy this was the recipe, call everyone I could think of in the family and passed it on. It has brought back many good memories of family and friends. Can't wait to present it on Thanksgiving. Someone else gets to bring it for Christimas. Good Times.

—CindyR

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May 12, 2011

Yum! This reminded us of cherry cheesecake a bit. Wouldn't change a thing w/ the recipe.

—tamzk

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Aug 12, 2009

Very good salad/dessert. The combination of the cherry and lemon flavors is excellent,

—Cheryl Jones

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Nov 03, 2011

Oh goodness this brought tears of nostalgia. When I was growing up my Nana use to make this except she used fruit cocktail & the lil colored marshmallows for us kiddos! :O) I have tried duplicating many times but never had any luck. Thnx so very much for posting!!!

—Suzy

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Nutrition

Calories
260 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
38.3 g
12%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
11.1 g
17%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
116 mg
5%

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

Nutritional Information

Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.1g 17 %
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 116mg 5 %
** Potassium 117mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.3g 12 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 2.8g 6 %
** Sugars 8g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 6 %

* 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.