PINA COLADA MOLDED SALAD

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My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup cream of coconut
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Pineapple chunks and freshly shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in the cream of coconut, sour cream, soda and reserved pineapple juice. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Fold in the flaked coconut, nuts and reserved pineapple. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. , To serve, unmold salad onto a platter. Fill the center with pineapple chunks and shredded coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Shafiq Shah
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Karuna Dahal
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I've never had a molded salad before, but this one was really good. It was so refreshing and flavorful.


Tabitha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Ryeann Donkersley
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I love the tropical flavors in this salad. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Pak ARMY Munawar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it.


Liam Hensberg
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I love the combination of pineapple, coconut, and cream cheese in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Abdulkayum Islam
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Javeria Niaz
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I've never had a molded salad before, but this one was really good. It was so refreshing and flavorful.


Chibuike Ogbonna
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Zahid Arif
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I love the tropical flavors in this salad. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Deedar ali Ghunio
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it.


John Easley
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I'm not a big fan of molded salads, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and it wasn't too sweet.


Saima Batool
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This salad is delicious! I love the way the pineapple and coconut flavors blend together. It's the perfect dessert after a heavy meal.


Marlisa Delks
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it's the perfect salad for a hot summer day.


gunit
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This Pina Colada Molded Salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of pineapple, coconut, and cream cheese. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.