Best 4 Cherry Cola Salad Recipes

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From potlucks to summertime cookouts, the classic cherry cola salad is a cool and refreshing way to end your meal on a sweet note. This unique dessert salad, sometimes called a "fluff" salad because of its light and airy texture, is a ubiquitous dish at gatherings across the United States and is particularly beloved in Southern cuisine. This simple recipe has been a part of American culinary culture for generations and is a testament to the creativity of home cooks who have turned everyday ingredients like cherry pie filling, pineapple, and miniature marshmallows into a beloved classic.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY COLA JELLO SALAD



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup water
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry flavored jello
3/4 cup coca cola
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple (saving the juice) and set the fruit aside. In a saucepan, bring the pineapple juice and water to a boil.
  • Add jello and stir until it's completely dissolved. Stir in the cola, pineapple, and the pie filling and mix until completely incorporated.
  • Pour jello into a large serving bowl or 9 x 11 inch pan. Refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours).

CHERRY COLA SALAD



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This tempting gelatin salad has a big cherry flavor and a fun zing from the cola. My two small children are always happy to see this salad on the table. We think it tastes great with or without the whipped topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups carbonated cola beverage
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in water. Add cola and pie filling; mix well. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate until firm. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

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DARK CHERRY COLA SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS



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I have been making this since I was in highschool! It is a wonderful jello salad that family and friends request often! A lovely addition to any holiday table!

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 oz.) box dark cherry jello (black cherry)
1 cup hot water
16 oz. cola
3/4 tsp. lemon juice
4 oz. cream cheese, very cold, cut into tiny cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can dark sweet cherries, drained, cut in half (*save juice for another use such as adding it to your glass of iced tea)

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve jello in hot water. Cool. Add cola and refrigerate til gelatin is slightly thickened. Stir in cherries, nuts and cream cheese. Pour into jello mold and chill til completely set.

CHERRY COLA JELLO SALAD



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You'll love this and so will the kids. Great hit at church as well.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c cherry juice
2 pkg (3 oz) black cherry gelatin
3 c cold cola
1 c pecans, in pieces
1 c cream cheese
2 c cherries
leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. Boil cherry juice and add gelatin. Stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes, and add cola. Add pecans, cream cheese and cherries. Chill in a flat 9X13 dish until set. Cut into squares and serve on leaf lettuce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Chill your cola before using it. This will help to keep the salad cold and refreshing.
  • Don't overmix the salad. You want to keep the fruit and nuts from getting too mushy.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is best when it's fresh.

Conclusion:

Cherry cola salad is a fun and easy summer salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It's also a great way to use up leftover cola. With its sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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