Best 6 Red Top Jello Salad Recipes

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Red Top Jello Salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a sweet and tangy salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. The combination of Jello, pineapple, strawberries, and cottage cheese creates a unique and delicious dessert. This classic recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic dish to bring back memories or a new dessert to try, Red Top Jello Salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RED-HOT GELATIN SALAD



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"This is my grandma's recipe," writes Paula Ptomey of Porterville, California. "My mother makes this salad just about every year during the holidays. It has a spicy cinnamon taste that is really good. Even my daughter, who is a picky eater, likes it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
1/4 cup red-hot candies
1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
1 cup chopped tart apples
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, dissolve red-hots in remaining water; stir into gelatin. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. , Fold in the apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 4-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

RED HOT JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Red Hot Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Coneheadz

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 ounce) packages cherry Jell-O
1 cup water
1 cup red cinnamon candies
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup nuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Dissolve red hots in water over low heat, stirring all the time. Add jello, stirring to dissolve. Add pineapple with juice. Pour half in clear loaf pan. Chill until firm. Reserve rest til later.
  • Soften cream cheese with milk to spreading consistency. Add nuts and spread on firm jello mixture covering completely. Add reserved jello mixture and chill until firm.

CINNAMON JELLO (RED HOTS SALAD)



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An old unique recipe that just has to make an appearance every year at the Christmas Eve table. It is a great sweet side dish that has such a wonderful flavor.

Provided by livie

Categories     Gelatin

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup red cinnamon candies (also called cinnamon imperials)
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry Jell-O
2 cups applesauce (can use either plain or cinnamon)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place water and red hots into a medium size pan. Whisk water and red hots constantly over medium heat till red hots are completely dissolved (remember to keep whisking because red hots like to stick at the bottom of pan). Bring to a boil and add jello; stir to dissolve 2 minutes. Take off heat and add applesauce. Pour mixture into a 8x8 inch glass baking dish or medium size glass bowl. Chill 4-5 hours or till set. When jello has set, beat heavy cream with mixer till almost stiff. Add sugar and vanilla and beat till stiff. Top jello with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 87.6, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 11.1

RED HOT JELLO SALAD



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My grandma made this for EVERY family get together. She's gone now but the recipe lives on. It sounds weird but it's actually very refreshing. Anyway, wanted to put it on here for safe keeping.

Provided by jillcomeau

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
1/2 cup cinnamon red cinnamon candies
6 ounces cherry Jell-O
2 cups applesauce, cold

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil.
  • Stir red-hots in simmering water until dissolved.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add jello mix and stir until dissolved.
  • Stir in cold applesauce.
  • Pour mixture into a serving dish and chill until set.

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

RED TOP (JELLO) SALAD



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

MIx and cool the following:
**1 package Orange Jello
**1 Cup Hot Water
Combine the following:
**1 Cup (drained) crushed pineapple
**2 pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
**1 Cup Mayonnaise
**1/2 lb. cubed marshmallows
**1/2 pt. whipped cream
1 Pkg Cherry Jell-O (With 2 cups hot water. Cool)

Steps:

  • Mix orange Jell-O and water. Set until firm. MIx all ingredients except red Jell-O and pour over orange Jell-O. Once mixture has set, cover with Cherry Jell-O.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any berries on hand, you can use canned fruit or frozen fruit instead.
  • Be sure to drain the fruit well before adding it to the salad.
  • You can use any type of gelatin for this salad, but red gelatin will give it the classic red color.
  • If you want a more creamy salad, you can add a cup of whipped cream or sour cream to the mixture before chilling.
  • For a fun twist, you can add a layer of crushed pineapple or mandarin oranges to the bottom of the salad before adding the gelatin mixture.
  • Red Top Jello Salad is a great make-ahead dish. It can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Red Top Jello Salad is a classic summer dessert that is always a hit. It's easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. With its bright red color and sweet and tangy flavor, Red Top Jello Salad is sure to be a favorite at your next potluck or barbecue.

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