APPLE CIDER SALAD

Apple Cider Salad image

I especially like to present this salad at holiday potlucks. By adding food coloring to the bottom layer, I can easily create a fun, festive look.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups apple cider or juice, divided
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup applesauce
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
Red or green food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup apple cider to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cherry gelatin until dissolved. Stir in remaining cider. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in apples. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold; chill until set. , Meanwhile, soften unflavored gelatin in cold water. In a saucepan, whisk applesauce and cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and unflavored gelatin; cook and stir over low heat for 4 minutes or until gelatin completely dissolves. Add food coloring if desired., Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Pour over first layer. Chill until set. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.