Best 9 7 Layer Gelatin Salad Recipes

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The delectable 7 Layer Gelatin Salad is a captivating dish that combines the vibrant hues and distinct flavors of seven layers into a visually stunning and refreshing culinary creation. Often served as a side dish, salad course, or dessert, this vibrant salad enchants the eyes and taste buds alike. With its colorful layers and delightful texture, this salad is sure to be a delightful addition to any gathering, whether it's a potluck, summer barbecue, or festive holiday dinner. It's a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy layers, each contributing its unique flavor and texture to create an unforgettable taste experience. Let's explore the delightful realms of this layered gelatin salad and discover the secrets behind its eye-catching presentation and tantalizing taste.

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SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one eye-catching treat. "Kids really fall for it," she says with a laugh, "but it's impressive enough to satisfy any adult."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
4 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Spoon 1-2/3 cups creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored layer. Chill until set but not firm. Prepare remaining flavored gelatin as directed for cherry gelatin. Alternately layer flavored gelatins with creamy gelatin layers, allowing each to set before adding next layer. Top with lime gelatin. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SEVEN LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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Don't wait until the last minute to make this recipe. Each layer has to set before the next one is added.

Provided by Ryan Scholl

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 6h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
4 ½ cups boiling water, divided
4 ½ cups cold water, divided
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Spoon into pan and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Spoon over first layer and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all gelatin is used. Just before serving, top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

7-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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Here's an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings. -Jan Hemness, Stockton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
7 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin
4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Optional: Sliced strawberries and kiwifruit

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1 gelatin package; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. trifle or glass bowl. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 40 minutes., In a clean bowl, dissolve another gelatin package into 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk. Spoon over the first layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm., Repeat 5 times, alternating plain and creamy gelatin layers. Refrigerate each layer until set but not firm before adding the next layer. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve with whipped topping and, if desired, fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

7-LAYER JELLO



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Very Good! Can change jello flavors to any flavor or color you want. My Mom makes this for get togethers and always get rave reviews. Use can use red and green for Christmas and so on. From THANK HEAVEN FOR HOME MADE COOKS cookbook. Use a 9 x 13 dish. Preferably glass because this is such a beautiful looking salad. Careful when adding the layers. Start out spooning it on and then tip pan and pour out over spoon as not to mix the layers. Worth the wait. Can use sugar-free jello, fat free evaporated milk, and lite cool whip.

Provided by canson

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 ounce) package black cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
4 1/2 cups boiling water (divided)
4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (divided)
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup crushed pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1st Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add black cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir. Pour into dish and chill for 40 minutes.
  • 2nd Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add Cherry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over top of 1st layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 3rd Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add lime jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 2nd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 4th Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add lemon jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 3rd layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 5th Layer.
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add orange jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 4th layer. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • 6th Layer.
  • Boil 1/2 cup hot water. Add raspberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir and gently pour over 5th layer. Chill 30 minutes.
  • 7th Layer
  • Boil 3/4 cup hot water. Add strawberry jello and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cold water. Stir and gently pour over 6th layer. Chill.
  • Then spread with cool whip and top with pecans.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

7-LAYER SALAD



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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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The first time I made this my kids were in awe. They loved the colors. I took it to a church potluck and it was gone really quick. The recipe takes time as the jello layers need to set - however the presentation is very nice. I think this is a TOH recipe.

Provided by Chef on the coast

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time P2D

Yield 1 pan, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted flavored gelatin
4 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
4 1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve on package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  • Add 3/4 cup cold water; stir.
  • Pour carefully into 13x9 inch dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate until almost set, about 40 minutes.
  • In a bowl, dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
  • Stir. Spoon over first layer.
  • Refrigerate until almost set, about 40 minutes.
  • Repeat 5 times, alternating plain gelatin with creamy gelatin, refrigerating 40 minutes between layers.
  • Just before serving, spread top with whipped topping.
  • Garnish with mint and fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 107.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 35.3

SEVEN LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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Don't wait until the last minute to make this recipe. Each layer has to set before the next one is added.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Jell-O® Salad

Time 6h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 (3 ounce) packages assorted fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
4 ½ cups boiling water, divided
4 ½ cups cold water, divided
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Spoon into pan and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Spoon over first layer and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all gelatin is used. Just before serving, top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SEVEN LAYER JELLO



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Make this in a clear dish! It is SO pretty and people will be asking how you cut the Jello into such thin and even layers! Cooking time is total time for all the layers to set. Each layer takes about 30-45 minutes to set so it is best to place the white mixture over a pot of hot water to prevent it from getting hard while you are waiting for the Jello to harden.

Provided by Bake-a-holic

Categories     Gelatin

Time 7h20m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin (each a DIFFERENT color, I usually use red, green, orange and yellow)
4 cups boiling water
2 1/4 cups cold water
1 pint sour cream
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes gelatin
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 package Jello in 1 cup boiling water; add 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into a 9x12x2 inch pan and put into the refrigerator to set until firm.
  • Bring 2 cups of milk to a boil, mix in a cup of sugar until sugar is dissolved; dissolve 2 envelopes of Knox gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water and add to mixture; add 2 cups sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended.
  • When mixture is fairly cool, pour 1-1/2 cups on top of first Jello layer; return pan to refrigerator until white layer is firm and completely set.
  • Mix next package of Jello as indicated in step 1; pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Again add 1-1/2 cups white mixture and return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Mix third package of Jello as indicated in step 1; pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Add remaining white mixture; return to refrigerator and allow to set completely.
  • Mix the last package of Jello as indicated in step 1 and pour onto completely set white layer; return to refrigerator and allow to set until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 27.6, Sugar 24.7, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved before adding it to the other ingredients.
  • Chill the salad for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
  • To make a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the ham and use a vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • For a fun twist, try using different colors of gelatin for each layer.

Conclusion:

7-layer gelatin salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, visually appealing, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party.

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