Best 4 Lemon Jello Salad Recipes

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Lemon Jello salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This light and refreshing salad is made with lemon jello, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream. It is a great way to use up leftover jello, and it is also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and refreshing lemon jello salad that everyone will enjoy.

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LEMON JELLO SALAD



Lemon Jello Salad image

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package lemon Jello
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 bananas, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package mini marshmallows
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve jello in hot water. Add cold water and stir well. Pour contents into desired serving bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow it to begin to set. Add drained pineapple to jello, mix. Add bananas to jello, mix. Top with marshmallows. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours or until set. Just prior to serving, blend heavy whipping cream, vanilla and sugar. until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top of Jello and serve. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days in a covered container.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY/LEMON JELLO TOPPING



Chicken Salad With Cranberry/Lemon Jello Topping image

This recipe is perfect for women's luncheons or just to serve for a gathering of friends. Everyone loves it! It's a refreshing way to spice up chicken salad. I serve it with croissants and fresh fruit.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories     Gelatin

Time 14h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 g) envelope knox gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes or 2 tablespoons fresh onions
1 (3 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Soften 1 envelope of Knox gelatin in 1/4 cold water.
  • Add 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Stir until dissolved.
  • Add chicken, mayo, celery, and onion.
  • Mix well and pour into an 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 pan.
  • Chill while you prepare the topping.
  • Mix lemon jello, boiling water, cranberry sauce, and orange juice.
  • Spoon over the chicken pan mixture.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • A double recipe can be made in a 9 by 13 pan.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH A LEMON JELLO SIDE DISH



Shrimp Salad with a Lemon Jello Side Dish image

This recipe was given to me back in the 60's by a lady at my church when I lived in Michigan. Rosalie served it for holidays and at church social and card parties. Then she gave it to me to put in my cook book " Kitchen Chatter and Friends" book 2. So that all could have this recipe I post it here. She would serve it with ...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

JELLO SALAD:
6 oz pkg. lemon jello
2 c boiling water
1 c cold water
2 c milk,cold
3 oz pkg. instant lemon pudding
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c pimentos, chopped, optional
1 c diced celery
2 c diced apple
SHRIMP SALAD:
1/4 to 1/2 c salad dressing(miracle whip) more or less according to taste
4 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp dairy sour cream
3 Tbsp sweet onion.chopped fine
2 medium celery ribs, diced
1 small cucumber, diced
2 tsp dill weed or fresh dill
4 c salad shrimp, precooked no tail

Steps:

  • 1. Jello Salad:Believe me this is awesome as a side with the shrimp salad. --- Dissolve jello in boiling water; stir in the cold water. Chill for about 1 1/2 hours; just until it jells a little.
  • 2. Prepare the pudding with the milk;chill 5 minutes. Beat the cream cheese until creamy and add the pudding mixture and the partially set jello for about 2 minutes. Fold in remaining ingredients and pour into mold or bowl and chill until set.
  • 3. Shrimp Salad: Combine all ingredients except shrimp until creamy; fold in shrimp and sprinkle top with a little dill. Serve on lettuce leaf with a side of the creamy lemon jello.

RASPBERRY LEMON JELLO SALAD/DESSERT RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Raspberry Lemon Jello Salad/Dessert Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by JMS2013

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 6 oz pkg raspberry jello
1 3 oz pkg lemon jello
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
12 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed and drained (2 pkgs)
4 cups boiling water
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
16 oz mini marshmallows
1 8oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Scald 1 cup milk and add 16 oz marshmallows to dissolve. Set aside. Cream Layer: 2. Cream together lemon jello and cream cheese. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. When creamed add marshmallow mixture and fold in 1 cup crushed pineapple and 8 oz cool whip. 3. Pour in 9x13 pan and place in refrigerator to set. Raspberry Layer: 4. Dissolve raspberry jello in 3 cups boiling water. When jello is dissolved stir in raspberries (thawed and drained). Pour over lemon/cream cheese mixture when the lemon layer is set. 5. Cut into squares and serve. Alternative Presentation: Spray or grease jello mold. Prepare raspberry layer first and pour into mold and place in refrigerator to set. When raspberry layer is set, prepare lemon/cream cheese mixture and pour over raspberry mixture in mold. When set, invert mold onto plate.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but the flavor will not be as bright.
  • Chill the jello salad for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set properly.
  • Garnish the jello salad with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or mint leaves before serving. This will make it look more festive and appealing.
  • To make a layered jello salad, pour one flavor of jello into a mold and let it set. Then, pour a second flavor of jello on top and let it set. You can continue this process until you have as many layers as you want.
  • Lemon jello salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon jello salad is a classic summer dessert that is both refreshing and delicious. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a lemon jello salad recipe that you will love.

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