Layered Jello Salad Food

LAYERED RAINBOW JELL-O SALAD

Steps:

• Decide on your color pattern (the order for the colors of Jell-O you've selected), and begin by working with the color that will go on the bottom.
• Boil 1 cup of water in the microwave.
• Add 1 packet of Jell-O to the boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.
• Pour 1/2 cup of this liquid into a 9x13 pan to create a "clear" layer, tilting pan for even coverage if necessary (see note).
• Refrigerate until set (see note).
• While the first layer sets, add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons cold water to the remaining liquid Jell-O for the "cloudy" layer.
• Pour the liquid for your "cloudy" layer on top of the completely set clear layer.
• Refrigerate again until set.
• Repeat this process with each color of Jell-O to create alternating "clear" and "cloudy" layers in each color you've chosen.
• Refrigerate until serving.

LAYERED HOLIDAY JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve red jello in 1 cup boiling water and stir in half the can of pineapple and all of the can of whole berry cranberry sauce.
• Spread in bottom of 9x13 glass dish and chill until partially set.
• Combine sour cream and cream cheese and spread over red jello layer.
• In a separate bowl, dissolve green jello in 1 cup boiling water and stir in the remaining half can of pineapple; chill until partially set.
• Spread over the top of the cream cheese layer.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or several hours until completely set.

7-LAYER GELATIN SALAD

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.

GRANDMA MAX'S LAYERED JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the cherry jello powder according to the directions on the package in a glass mixing bowl. Put it in the fridge and let it set.
• Once set, prepare the dream whip according to the package and cut the cream cheese into small chunks, (if you're not a fan of chunks, you could whip it all together). Mix the cream cheese into the dream whip and layer it on top of the cherry jello. Let it set in the fridge.
• *You could save yourself time if you do step 1 and step 2 together and let both set in the fridge at the same time.*.
• Drain the crushed pineapple and rinse with cold water approximately 3-4 times to remove most of the acidic juice. Make sure to squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
• Make the lemon jello powder according to directions and let it partially set.
• Mix the pineapple into the lemon jello and layer over top of the dream whip mixture.
• Let set in the fridge and serve. (For the best results, put saran wrap over the salad and let it set overnight).
• Note: The dream whip should be one of the small envelopes.

LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed. Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper. Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with the dill and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs. Set aside to chill.

LAYERED MANDARIN JELLO SALAD (ALMOST SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• Pour gelatin into a medium mixing bowl.
• Pour one cup boiling water over gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
• Add one cup very cold water, stirring well.
• Pour 1/2 of the jello mixture into medium (1 qt.) clear glass serving bowl or 8"x8" pyrex dish.
• Add 1/2 can of drained mandarin orange segments; stir to distribute evenly.
• Reserve 5 orange segments for decoration; refrigerate all remaining oranges.
• Place bowl in refrigerator until jello is set (about 1 1/2 hrs.)
• Cover remaining jello with foil or plastic wrap; set aside on counter until needed later for the second jello layer.
• After jello has set for 1 1/2 hours, make the cream cheese layer by beating cream cheese with hand mixer until creamy.
• Slowly add 1/3 cup granulated artificial sweetener, beating until combined.
• Add cream and 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract , beating until smooth and creamy.
• Top the set jello with 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture by dropping dollops with a spoon, then carefully smoothing to the edges to completely cover jello.
• Place remaining oranges on cream cheese layer.
• Carefully pour remaining room temperature jello over oranges and cream cheese layer.
• Cover remaining 1/2 of cream cheese mixture with foil or plastic; set aside on counter until needed for last layer.
• Refrigerate jello dish until jello is set (about 1-1 1/2 hrs.)
• When final layer of jello is set, top the set jello with remaining 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture by dropping dollops with a spoon, then carefully smoothing to the edges to completely cover jello.
• Sprinkle shredded coconut over top; add remining orange segments for decoration.
• Cover and refrigerate until served. May be doubled, just use a 9"x13" dish.

SEVEN-LAYER GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water; stir. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm, about 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Spoon 1-2/3 cups creamy gelatin mixture over the first flavored layer. Chill until set but not firm. Prepare remaining flavored gelatin as directed for cherry gelatin. Alternately layer flavored gelatins with creamy gelatin layers, allowing each to set before adding next layer. Top with lime gelatin. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.

SEVEN LAYER GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Coat a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
• Dissolve one package of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Spoon into pan and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
• Dissolve another package of gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Spoon over first layer and refrigerate until almost set, 45 minutes.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all gelatin is used. Just before serving, top with whipped topping.