Best 8 Fruit Nut Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Fruit nut gelatin salad is a classic dessert salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. With its combination of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you like your gelatin salad with fresh or canned fruit, nuts, or whipped cream, there is a recipe out there that is sure to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRUITED GELATIN SALAD



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I've found this salad to be perfect for potlucks and special occasions. It cuts nicely into squares and can be served on lettuce leaves if you like. -Norma Warner, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup apricot nectar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained and mashed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
4 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the juices, apricots and pineapple. Transfer to a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until partially set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; refrigerate., For topping, combine sugar and flour in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Removed from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into custard. Spread over gelatin; sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOM'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It makes an appearance every Thanksgiving.-Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup green grapes, halved
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup chopped dates, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Fold in fruit. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray or a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm. If using a ring mold, unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT-NUT GELATIN SALAD



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I have made this many times. An old-fashioned molded gelatin salad with the unusual and tasty combination of orange gelatin, pineapple, cream cheese, pimento, celery, walnuts, etc. This particular recipe doesn't call for marshmallows, but you could always add some if you like.

Provided by Patty

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups crushed pineapple, with juice
1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O®
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped pimento
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat pineapple and juice over medium heat until boiling. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and refrigerate until partially set.
  • In a small bowl, blend the pimento into the softened cream cheese. Mix the gelatin mixture and cream cheese together, and then fold in the whipped cream, nuts and celery. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart mold and chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 129.8 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

5 MINUTE FLUFF SALAD



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Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
6 ounces (1/2 jar) of Maraschino Cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip (or less) (or 2 cups real whipped cream)

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl combine drained oranges, drained pineapple, drained and chopped maraschino cherries & marshmallows. Gently mix. Add Cool Whip and gently fold until combined. Serve immediately.

WHITE GELATIN SALAD WITH FRUIT TOPPING



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This is a very versatile salad that can be used in a jello mold, put into a springform pan with a graham cracker crust, served in a 9X13" pan or used to fill individual ramekins. My mother has made this recipe for nearly every holiday dinner at the request (more like demand) of my daughter! The fruit topping is just a canned fruit filling that would typically be used as pie filling. Any flavor will work well. Cooking time is chiilling time to ensure a good set. Enjoy!

Provided by lynettejs

Categories     Gelatin

Time 8h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin (such as 2 envelopes of Knox gelatine)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups boiling water
16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces Cool Whip
fruit pie filling, such as Thank You brand

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup cold water. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar into boiling water, stirring until dissolved.
  • Add gelatin mixture to sugar water.
  • Add sour cream and mix until lumps have disappeared.
  • Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Pour into mold or dish. (May lightly grease mold with mayo. This will not affect the flavor at the end.).
  • Chill overnight.
  • Serve with pie filling as topping or in center of round mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 60.1, Carbohydrate 45.8, Sugar 46, Protein 3.1

HOLIDAY FRUIT AND NUT MOLD



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Flavored gelatin made with ginger ale and spiked with spices, dried and candied fruits and nuts is ideal for a festive holiday side dish or dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h50m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/4 cups cold ginger ale or lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/3 cup currants or golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped candied cherries or maraschino cherries
1/3 cup toasted chopped pecan or walnut halves

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale and spices. Refrigerate about 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves a definite impression).
  • Stir in fruits and pecans. Spoon into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Garnish as desired. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

5 MINUTE STRAWBERRY JELLO SALAD RECIPE



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Our 5 Minute Strawberry Jello Salad is a classic dessert--and so easy to whip up. Great for a holidays, a pot luck, or taking to a work party.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Dessert     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
3 ounces strawberry jello
12 ounces fat free cottage cheese
8 ounces strawberries (sliced)
1 banana (sliced)

Steps:

  • Spoon the Cool Whip and the powdered (unprepared) Jello in a large mixing bowl and whisk until they are well blended and most of the Jello dissolves into the Cool Whip.
  • Next, fold in the cottage cheese, strawberries, and bananas.
  • Store in refrigerator until you are ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY NUT SALAD



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My mom gave me this recipe and it comes from a PTA cookbook which is at least 45 years old. Our family is now twice removed from those origins in Western Pennsylvania - first to NJ and now to Maine. Sometimes going back to your roots is a very good thing.

Provided by denime51

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries
28 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
3 medium bananas (mashed)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 pint sour cream (at room temperature)

Steps:

  • Day (or about six hours) before:.
  • In large saucepan, combine jello with boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Fold in strawberries with juice, drained pineapple, bananas and nuts.
  • Pour 1/2 of mixture into 13x9" baking dish for 1st layer. Refrigerate until firm (about 90 minutes).
  • Spread top evenly with sour cream. Gently spoon on rest of strawberry mixture and refrigerate. For best results, keep refrigerated until serving.
  • When I was shopping for the ingredients for this dish I realized that you could probably use other combos of fruit and jello flavors - I think I'll experiment next time. It could also be made to fit any diet by using artificially sweetened fruit and low fat sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 88.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 27.8, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of colors of fruit to make the salad more visually appealing.
  • If you are using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad.
  • To make the salad more creamy, add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt.
  • For a more refreshing salad, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Fruit and nut gelatin salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give fruit and nut gelatin salad a try!

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