Best 6 Zingy Jello Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a recipe for a zingy jello salad that will be the life of your next gathering? Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, you'll be able to find a recipe here that will suit your needs. With a variety of flavors and textures, there's something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and refreshing zingy jello salad!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZINGY JELLO SALAD



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This is a jello salad my mom has made ever since I can remember. I had to rename it for Zaar because we call it green "stuff". Don't be put off by the magic ingredient, it gives the jello a great zing. (Time to make includes cooling of boiled water and cooking time is for allowing jello to set.)

Provided by nowasmith

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) box lime Jell-O gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 quart small curd cottage cheese (the large one)
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in syrup
1 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • Empty both boxes of jello into a large bowl and add boiling water. Stir to dissolve and let cool.(I set in refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.).
  • Add Miracle Whip and beat to a smooth consistency.
  • Add cottage cheese and pineapple with the syrup. Mix and refrigerate until set up.
  • Note-I have also made this with sugar free jello,1%cottage cheese,lite Miracle Whip, and pineapple in its own juice for a lower sugar/calorie/fat version and it works just as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 558.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27.6, Protein 16

ZINGY RICE SALAD



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Made from wild red Camargue rice, cashew nuts, lime juice, spring onions and coriander, this super side salad is ideal for a picnic

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

250g Camargue red rice or other wild rice
1 tbsp olive oil
juice and zest 2 limes
4 spring onions , chopped
75g cashew , toasted
large pack coriander , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the rice following pack instructions, then run under cold water to cool quickly. Drain. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest to make a dressing. Tip the onions, cashews, coriander and rice into a bowl, and toss with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

GRANDMA VI'S GREEN JELLO SALAD



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Served at my grandma's house for every holiday occasion as long as I can remember. You wouldn't know there is cabbage in this unless you saw the ingredient list! Tastes like fruit and whipped cream!

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can crushed pineapple (in juice, not syrup)
2 cups pineapple juice
2 packages lime Jell-O gelatin
1 package cream cheese (cut into small pieces)
6 sqare ice cubes (old fashioned ice tray kind)
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Drain juice from can of crushed pineapple into a measuring cup.
  • Add enough pineapple juice to make 2 cups.
  • Bring the 2 cups of juice to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and dissolve completely 2 pkgs.
  • of lime jello in the juice, stir, stir, stir.
  • Add all the cream cheese pieces using a gravy whip to blend.
  • Add 6 ice cubes and pineapple, stir until ice dissolves.
  • Put in the freezer until cool and syrup-like.
  • Fold in chopped nuts, cabbage (shredded very fine), and Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate several hours.

ZINGY CLEMENTINE, TURKEY & PEANUT SALAD



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Use up Christmas leftovers in a clever way with this healthy, zingy salad, which makes the most of leftover turkey, surplus clementines and peanuts

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g frozen edamame beans
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp honey
¼ red cabbage (about 220g), finely shredded
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
200g leftover cooked turkey or chicken, shredded
small bunch of coriander (or use mint or a mixture), leaves picked
4 clementines, peeled and sliced into rounds
50g peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the edamame in a small pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins. Drain, then rinse under cold running water and drain again.
  • Combine the lime zest and juice, the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey and some seasoning in a large bowl to make a dressing, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen. Add the edamame, shredded cabbage, sliced pepper and shredded turkey to the bowl and toss everything together until well-coated.
  • Tip the salad onto a platter, then scatter with the coriander and clementine slices. Gently mix these into the salad with salad servers, being careful not to break the fruit up too much. Scatter over the peanuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CANDY CORN JELLO SALAD



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This is a tasty Jello salad with candy corn that you can whip up in the fall for Halloween or Thanksgiving!

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Halloween

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

White Jello
2 packages unflavored gelatin mix
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup water
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Orange Jello
2 cups water
One 3 oz package orange Jello
Yellow Jello
8 oz Cool Whip
Candy Corn

Steps:

  • Begin with white Jello mix.
  • Mix together unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water until dissolved.
  • In a sauce pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and mix in sweetened condensed milk.
  • Combine with gelatin mixture and pour into a pan or Jello mold.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours.
  • Then begin preparing the orange and yellow Jello mixes.
  • For each color, separately, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Dissolve Jello mix into the water.
  • Pour into container.
  • Cover with plastic wrap for four hours.
  • Once the Jello have set, mash them all together in a big bowl.
  • Fold in Cool Whip and Candy Corn.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 64 grams sodium, Sugar 23 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit: Fresh fruit will give your salad the best flavor. If you're using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before adding it to the salad.
  • Choose a variety of colors and flavors: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Some good fruits to use include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, oranges, and pineapple.
  • Don't overmix the salad: Overmixing will break down the fruit and make the salad mushy. Gently stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh mint or whipped cream: This will add a touch of elegance and make the salad even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Jello salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. With a few simple tips, you can make a jello salad that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give jello salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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