CHERRY GELATIN SALAD WITH BANANAS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cherry Gelatin Salad with Bananas image

This pretty, molded salad was always on my birthday menu. I love the chunks of banana, the cherry flavor and the festive red color. It's ideal for holiday menus. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Additonal sliced banana and chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice., Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 40 minutes. Fold in the bananas, pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with additional banana and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

punch boy
[email protected]

5 stars!


Mohammed Abdul Qadir
[email protected]

I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion.


Touhid Islam
[email protected]

This is the best cherry gelatin salad I've ever had. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Stefan Alexandrov
[email protected]

I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Chamberline Wobodo
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover cherries and bananas.


Shubhankar Shreyash (Sinqq)
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of gelatin salads, but this one is an exception. It's really delicious and easy to make.


Rauez Hassn
[email protected]

I added a few chopped walnuts to this salad for some extra crunch. It was delicious!


Happy Sad
[email protected]

This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Zacashelaynah Maisey
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The bananas add a nice creaminess and texture.


SAAB BAHADAR
[email protected]

I made this salad exactly as the recipe instructed and it turned out perfectly.


Edward DiVietro
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cherries and bananas are a great balance for the tangy lemon gelatin.


Sahadat Rony
[email protected]

I love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's so festive and fun to serve.


Lurline Vegher
[email protected]

This is my new go-to recipe for summer parties. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ulises Aguilera
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how refreshing and delicious it was.


Juan José De Díos Zapata
[email protected]

This cherry gelatin salad with bananas was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet cherries, creamy bananas, and tangy lemon gelatin was simply divine.