CHERRY GELATIN SALAD WITH BANANAS

Cherry Gelatin Salad with Bananas image

This pretty, molded salad was always on my birthday menu. I love the chunks of banana, the cherry flavor and the festive red color. It's ideal for holiday menus. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Additonal sliced banana and chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice., Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 40 minutes. Fold in the bananas, pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. , Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with additional banana and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.