Ribbon Salad Recipes

CHERRY RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1-1/4 cups boiling water. Stir in pie filling. Pour into a 7-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate for about 1 hour or until thickened but not set. , In a large bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in pineapple. Chill for about 1 hour or until thickened but not set. , Combine the whipped topping, mayonnaise and pecans if desired; fold into orange mixture. Spoon over cherry layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate.

CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until almost set, about 2 hours., In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple and pecans. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over first layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in remaining boiling water. Add remaining cold water; stir. Chill until syrupy and slightly thickened. Carefully spoon over second layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Shave the zucchini into long wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, turning the squash, if necessary, to ease shaving. Discard the seedy core. Put the zucchini into a colander set inside a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and drain for 30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, frisee, and radishes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, basil, and Manchego cheese and serve. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

RIBBON SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini, cucumber and carrot lengthwise into very thin strips., Finely grate enough zest from oranges to measure 2 tablespoons. Cut 1 orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange to measure 1/2 cup. Reserve zest and juice for vinaigrette. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of remaining oranges; stand oranges upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit., In a large bowl, combine spinach, orange sections, green onions, walnuts, salt, pepper and, if desired, raisins. Add vegetable ribbons; gently toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients. Add reserved orange zest and juice; whisk until blended. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

JELL-O RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin flavors separately, using 1 C boiling water for each.
• Stir marshmallows into lemon gelatin; set aside.
• Add 3/4C cold water to lime gelatin; pour into a 13x9x2 pan.
• Chill until set, but not firm.
• Add 3/4C cold water to raspberry gelatin; set aside at room temperature.
• Add cream cheese to lemon/marshmallow mixture; beat until blended.
• Chill until slightly thickened.
• Then blend in mayonnaise, whipped cream& crushed pineapple.
• Chill until very thick; spoon gently over lime gelatin.
• Chill until set, but not firm.
• Meanwhile, chill raspberry gelatin until thickened; pour over lemon gelatin.
• Chill until firm.
• To serve, cut into squares.
• *Note:if deeper green& red layers are desired, use 6oz packages of lime& raspberry gelatins, 2C boiling water and 1-1/2C cold water for each large package.

SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
• Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
• Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
• Enjoy!

RIBBON JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• In bowl, dissolve lime Jello in 2 cups boiling water.
• Add 2 cups cold water.
• Pour into 9x13-inch pan coated with a non-stick spray.
• Refrigerate until almost set (about 2 hours).
• In a bowl, dissolve lemon Jello in 1 cup boiling water; whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
• Stir in pineapple and nuts.
• Fold in the whipped topping and spread over the lime Jello.
• Refrigerate until firm (about an hour).
• In a bowl, dissolve cherry Jello in 2 cups of boiling water.
• Add 2 cups of cold water and stir.
• Chill until thick and syrupy and, then pour over lemon Jello layer.
• Refrigerate until completely set (about 4 hours).
• Serve with whipped topping or whipped cream.
• Enjoy!