7-LAYER GELATIN SALAD

7-Layer Gelatin Salad image

Here's an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings. -Jan Hemness, Stockton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
7 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin
4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Optional: Sliced strawberries and kiwifruit

Steps:

In a small bowl, add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1 gelatin package; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. trifle or glass bowl. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 40 minutes., In a clean bowl, dissolve another gelatin package into 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk. Spoon over the first layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm., Repeat 5 times, alternating plain and creamy gelatin layers. Refrigerate each layer until set but not firm before adding the next layer. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve with whipped topping and, if desired, fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.