MOLDED CHERRY-PINEAPPLE SALAD

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I found this recipe in an area newspaper years ago. When this festive salad appears at a potluck, folks always come back for seconds...and sometimes thirds! I sometimes tint it with food coloring for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped
12 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, dissolve gelatin in cold water. Add pineapple, cream cheese, sugar and juices; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until cream cheese is melted and gelatin is dissolved. Chill until syrupy. Fold in cream and cherries. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Asma Dawood
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Elia byomugabe
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This salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright and cheerful colors.


Abdul gulfaam
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for parties or potlucks.


Akoth Okech
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This recipe was a little bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The salad was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Yadier Matos
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I wasn't sure about the combination of pineapple and cherries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.


Meera stars
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Chase Dodson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


IBRAHIM HALADU UMAR
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still thought it was good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Daniel Holmes
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Obeng Bismark
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


CertifedRanch
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rizwan 786
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I made this salad for my family and everyone raved about it. The sweet and tangy flavors were a hit with both kids and adults.


Ashok Gautam
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the salad turned out beautifully. It was the perfect addition to my summer picnic.


Laura Perez
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I absolutely loved this Molded Cherry-Pineapple Salad recipe! The combination of pineapple, cherries, and pecans was pure perfection.