STRACHAN GELATIN SALAD

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We have this every Thanksgiving at my husband's request. It's our spin on my mother-in-law's recipe. Hope you like it as much as we do!

Provided by Beth Stone Strachan

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
½ (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the gelatin mix and cottage cheese until gelatin is dissolved; then fold in the whipped topping, mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans. Transfer to a greased mold, or cover and refrigerate in the bowl until set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

David Chavez Hernandez
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This salad is delicious! The combination of fruit, nuts, and gelatin is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


kofi sameboy
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This is a great recipe for a classic gelatin salad. It's easy to make and always a hit at potlucks.


Prince Hazon
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add some chopped celery and carrots for extra crunch.


Mj Gamer
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Komal Javed
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I've never made a gelatin salad before, but this one was so easy. It turned out great and everyone loved it.


William Alvarado
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I added some chopped grapes and apples to mine and it turned out great.


Adina Peter
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This salad is delicious! The gelatin gives it a nice texture and the fruit and nuts add a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Lillian Pierson
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I'm not a huge fan of gelatin salads, but this one is actually pretty good. The gelatin is not too strong and the fruit and nuts add a nice flavor. It's a good salad to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Mohammad younas
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a hit. I love the combination of fruit, nuts, and gelatin. It's the perfect dish to bring to any potluck or gathering.


Eric Beavers
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I was a little hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a big fan of gelatin, but I was pleasantly surprised. The gelatin is not overpowering at all, and it actually gives the salad a nice light and fluffy texture. The fruit and nuts add a lot of f


Tyler Kelley
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The gelatin makes it nice and light, and the fruit and nuts add a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


MD: FORID mia
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gelatin gives it a light and fluffy texture, and the fruit and nuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect dish to bring to any gathering.


Chorail Pari
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This Strachan Gelatin Salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making it again.