Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipes

ORANGE CARROT GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Prepare your ingredients.
• Peel and grate the carrots. Using a colander, drain the pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges. (Save the juices for use later in a beverage of your choosing.)
• Boil water in a tea kettle.
• While waiting for the water to boil, place the orange gelatin in a medium-sized serving bowl.
• Measure out the boiling water and pour into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
• Add ice cubes to the gelatin and stir until the ice has melted.
• Carefully stir into the liquid gelatin mixture the grated carrots and the drained fruit.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator to set. Allow the salad to set at least 8 hours or overnight.
• This gelatin salad will serve 6-8 people.

CITRUS JELL-O® SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl, stirring for about 3 minutes; mix cold water and orange juice into gelatin. Pour gelatin mixture into a glass serving dish. Stir red grapefruit and mandarin oranges into mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
• Whisk topping and mayonnaise in a bowl until smoothly combined; serve gelatin salad with a spoonful of dressing over each portion.

RETRO JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan over medium heat, add milk and marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are mostly melted. Remove from heat.
• Add gel powder, stir until completely dissolved.
• Fold in drained pineapple, spoon cream cheese into mixture in small spoonfuls - stir to break up somewhat.
• Cover and transfer to refrigerator to set half way - about 20 - 30 minutes.
• Fold in CocoWhip / whipped coconut cream.
• Transfer to 8x8 baking dish or similar.
• Cover and return to refrigerator to set, several hours to overnight.

ORANGE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Mix dry gelatin with cottage cheese.
• Drain juice from pineapple and mandarin oranges. Stir into cottage cheese mixture.
• Stir in whipped topping and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CITRUS GELATIN SALAD

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.

MA'S CITRUS CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the apple cider vinegar and mustard in a small bowl, then slowly whisk in the olive oil (this step is called emulsifying). Make sure it's fully incorporated. Whisk in the orange juice, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then set aside or refrigerate.
• For the salad: Combine the coleslaw mix, kale, almonds, onions and clementines in a large salad bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve.