Best 8 Holiday Green Gelatin Salad Recipes

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'Tis the season for holiday parties, family gatherings, and festive foods. If you're looking for a delicious and festive dish to bring to your next holiday gathering, look no further than this holiday green gelatin salad. This classic recipe is always a hit, and it's sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful and delicious salad that will be the talk of the party.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY GELATIN SALAD



Holiday Gelatin Salad image

Because I care for a teenager with diabetes, I decided to change my annual holiday salad so she could have some. -Mareen Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup topping).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatins in boiling water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough cold water to measure 2 cups. Stir into gelatin mixture. , Place the pineapple, cranberry sauce and orange in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended. Stir into gelatin mixture. Transfer to an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , In a small bowl, combine whipped topping and sour cream. Unmold gelatin; serve with topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY GREEN GELATIN SALAD



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This salad has been a family favorite for over four generations, requested every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is smooth and creamy with the crunch of pecans, and light green in color. It has a very unique flavor, and goes very quickly at our home. Any left over crushed pineapple and cottage cheese make a great snack for kids.

Provided by Ginger

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

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup water, or as needed
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup canned evaporated milk
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large measuring pitcher, mix reserved pineapple juice and enough water to yield 2 cups. Pour into a pot and bring to a boil. Add the lime and lemon gelatin mixes and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Stir the mayonnaise and evaporated milk together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the gelatin mixture until completely blended. Mix in the crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and pecans. Pour the gelatin mixture into a serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 409.7 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

HOLIDAY WALDORF SALAD



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Lemon gelatin is blended with mayonnaise, apple, celery and walnuts for a creamy Waldorf salad or dessert mold perfect for the holidays.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h45m

Yield Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened.
  • Add mayo gradually, stirring with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in apple and celery. Pour into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Store leftover salad in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 1 g

GREEN JELLO SALAD



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This is a refreshing jello salad that is a staple of our family get togethers. This is a recipe from my Grandmother. We now joke about making this jello months in advance (don't do it!!), because my Grandmother brought it for a family dinner and said she had made it weeks before - we could not eat it, but did not have the heart to tell her. It was the beginning signs of Alzheimer's :( for her. I hope she is not spinning in her grave since I am sharing this recipe. We miss her and think of her when we have this jello for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by SUSIE IN MISSOURI

Categories     Gelatin

Time 12h20m

Yield 1 pan, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups water
3 (3 ounce) boxes lime gelatin
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
8 ounces brick cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in 2 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Drain pineapple and add 1/4 cup of the pineapple liquid to the gelatin mixture.
  • Add pineapple to gelatin.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 glass casserole and refrigerate until soft set.
  • Mix the softened cream cheese and milk together until combined.
  • Add the nuts to cheese/milk mixture.
  • Mix the jello mixture and cream cheese mixture together.
  • Refrigerate overnight and cut into squares to serve.

HOLIDAY GREEN SALAD



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The combination of crisp veggies, a well-seasoned dressing and dried cranberries can't be beat, believes Rita Farmer of Houston, Texas. "It's a refreshing salad to make for a luncheon or an evening meal," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
6 cups torn romaine
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine greens, onions and celery. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, hot pepper sauce and salt; mix well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Add cranberries and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LIME GELATIN SALAD I



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This is a great recipe my mom got from my aunt. She has made it every year for Thanksgiving. It is a family tradition for us. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl. Thanksgiving is not the same without it for us! We just 'gobble' it up! Chopped walnuts can be substituted for chopped pecans.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

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

Time 4h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup boiling water
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 161.3 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

LAYERED HOLIDAY JELLO SALAD



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This is a variation on the traditional cranberry/pineapple salad; red and green layers with a cream cheese layer in between. My mom makes this at Christmas and/or Thanksgiving and I can't stop eating it. Would be good for potlucks, too. Yum!

Provided by Zewbiedoo

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package cranberry Jell-O gelatin or 1 (6 ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
1 cup sour cream (8oz container)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups boiling water, divided

Steps:

  • Dissolve red jello in 1 cup boiling water and stir in half the can of pineapple and all of the can of whole berry cranberry sauce.
  • Spread in bottom of 9x13 glass dish and chill until partially set.
  • Combine sour cream and cream cheese and spread over red jello layer.
  • In a separate bowl, dissolve green jello in 1 cup boiling water and stir in the remaining half can of pineapple; chill until partially set.
  • Spread over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or several hours until completely set.

CHRISTMAS JELLO SALAD



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Jello Recipes

Time 4h11m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces strawberry jello
6 ounces lime jello
8 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 container green cherries
1 container cool whip

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and dissolve strawberry jello. Pour into a 9×13 baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours. Repeat with the lime jello. After the jello is completely set, coarsely break the jello up. Combine in a large bowl with strawberries and green cherries. Fold in cool whip until everything is combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 31 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh fruits and vegetables will give your salad the best flavor and texture. Make sure your gelatin is also fresh and has not expired.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them until they are just tender-crisp.
  • Use a variety of textures: A combination of soft and crunchy textures will make your salad more interesting to eat. Try using a combination of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
  • Add a little acidity: A little bit of acidity will help to balance out the sweetness of the fruits and vegetables. You can add a squeeze of lemon juice, a splash of vinegar, or a dollop of yogurt.
  • Don't overmix the salad: Overmixing will break down the vegetables and make the salad mushy. Gently toss the salad just until the ingredients are combined.

Conclusion:

Holiday Green Gelatin Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant green color and festive presentation, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. So next time you are looking for a festive and delicious side dish, give Holiday Green Gelatin Salad a try.

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