Best 3 Christmas Ribbon Salad Recipes

Christmas Ribbon Salad is a stunning dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. This classic salad has a long history dating back to the Victorian era, and it is still a favorite today. It consists of layers of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are arranged in a colorful pattern that looks like a ribbon. The salad is typically made with a mixture of apples, oranges, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise, but there are many variations on the traditional recipe. No matter what ingredients you choose, Christmas Ribbon Salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALAD

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Spirits are light at holiday time around Debra Stoner's home--and so are many of the meas she serves. "I make this dessert every year at Christmas," she informs from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. "It's one of my husband's favorites. I slimmed down the recipe by using sugar-free gelatin and reduced-fat topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free lime gelatin
5 cups boiling water, divided
4 cups cold water, divided
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free cherry gelatin

Steps:

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. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until almost set, about 2 hours., In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple and pecans. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over first layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in remaining boiling water. Add remaining cold water; stir. Chill until syrupy and slightly thickened. Carefully spoon over second layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON JELLO SALAD

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Wish I could say; This is MY own recipe... but I can't. My husband and I where discarding a few old books. And came across a 1970 Farm Journal Christmas Book. It was silly to keep the book, just for one recipe. So I copied the recipe, TRIED to take a photo form the book. It's a bit "time consuming", but worth it! ANd best part of...

Provided by Bobbie Thompson

Categories Other Desserts

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 oz lime flavor jello
5 c hot water
4 c cold water
1 oz 3oz package lemon flavor jello
1/2 c miniature marshmallows, cut into pieces
1 can(s) pineapple juice, from canned pineapple
8 oz cream cheese
1 can(s) 1 lb. 4 oz - crushed pineapple
1 c heavy cream, whipped
1 c mayonnaise
6 oz cherry flavored jello

Steps:

1. Dissolve Lime Jello in 2 cups, HOT water. Stir till dissolved. Add 2 cups, COLD water; stir. Pour into 14x10x2 glass pan. Chill until partially set
2. Dissolve Lemon Jello in 1 cup HOT water in the top of a double boiler. Add marshmallows and stir to melt. (Make sure you have water boiling in the bottom pan of the double boiler... trust me, that helps!)
3. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup drained pineapple juice from can of fruit; to cream cheese mix.
4. Beat until well blended and stir in pineapple fruit. Cool slightly. Fold in whipped cream and mayonnaise. Chill until thickened.
5. Pour pineapple mixture onto layer of Lime Jello. Chill until almost set.
6. Dissolve Cherry Jello in 2 cups HOT water. Stir till dissolved. Add 2 cups COLD water. Stir. Chill until "syrupy". Pour Cherry Jello over pineapple layer. Chill till firm.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALAD

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This is a nice and light with a big Christmas dinner.

Provided by Kathy Mohler

Categories Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pkg lime jello
1 pkg lemon jello
2 pkg cherry jello
1 c water
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained save the juice
8 oz cream cheese
1 c mayonaise
1 c heavy cream
1/2 c small marshmellows

Steps:

1. Prepare lime jello according to package directions
2. Pour into 15 X 10 1/2 pan
3. Chill until almost set
4. Dissolve lemon jello in hot water in top of double boiler.
5. Add marshmallows and melt
6. Remove from heat
7. Add 1 cup pineapple juice and cream cheese
8. Beat until blended
9. Stir in 1 cup drained pineapple. Cool slightly
10. Fold in mayonnaise and heavy cream
11. Pour this mixture over the lime jello which by now has set up
12. Chill until almost set
13. Prepare cherry jello according to directions on package
14. Chill until the consistency of egg white
15. Pour over pineapple layer
16. Chill until firm

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fruits and vegetables will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
Choose a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making ribbon salads. Try different combinations of fruits, vegetables, and dressings to find your favorite.
Make it ahead of time: Ribbon salads can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights.
Serve it chilled: Ribbon salads are best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate them before serving.

Conclusion:

Ribbon salads are a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate the holidays. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing salad or a more substantial meal, there is a ribbon salad recipe out there for you. So get creative and have fun making your own ribbon salad this holiday season!