Best Strachan Gelatin Salad Recipes

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GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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"This gorgeous salad is so refreshing and bursting with flavor that you won't think of it as sugar-free," says Eleanor Mielke of Snohomish, Washington. "A diabetic friend shared the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 package (.6 ounces) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) or 1-1/2 cups diet ginger ale
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
Apple slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the applesauce to a boil; remove from the heat., Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Slowly add ginger ale and pineapple. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Chill until set. Garnish with apples and mint if desired.

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7-LAYER GELATIN SALAD



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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

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.

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

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

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CRAN-RASPBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Just like Grandma's, this pretty gelatin salad has full berry flavor without being too tart. It's perfect for any holiday dinner. -Rosemary Burch, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup orange juice
Sugared cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange juice. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray., Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Unmold onto a serving platter. If desired, garnish with sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPARKLING GELATIN SALAD



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Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.-Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups white grape juice, divided
1-1/2 cups sweet white wine or additional white grape juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup green grapes, halved
3/4 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup juice; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the wine, sugar and remaining juice. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 1 hour. Fold in the oranges, grapes and raspberries. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUMMERTIME STRAWBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty as it is good, so it's nice for serving at holiday feasts besides. My husband and I have three children, all grown, and a granddaughter. -Janet England, Chillicothe, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
MIDDLE LAYER:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOP LAYER:
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat cream (do not boil). Add softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the unflavored gelatin mixture; mix well. Carefully pour over the bottom layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. , For top layer, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Cool to room temperature. Stir in strawberries; carefully spoon over middle layer. Refrigerate overnight.

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