CITRUS GELATIN SALAD

Citrus Gelatin Salad image

With its sunny color and refreshing citrus flavor, this pretty salad is perfect for summer get-togethers. "This is the only gelatin salad my husband really likes," says Cynthia Norris of Winnetka, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup sliced firm banana
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

In a bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add sugar and boiling water; stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and food coloring if desired; set aside. Layer pineapple, banana and marshmallows in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Pour gelatin mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl; add whipped topping. Beat until blended. Spread over gelatin layer. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges