Refreshing Jello Salad Food

REFRESHING JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix jell-o gelatin according to package directions except omit 1 cup of cold water since you will be adding the pineapple juice instead.
• Once jell-o is dissolved in the 4 cups of hot water and 3 cups of cold water have been added, Add 1 can of crushed pineapple with juice.
• Mix and store in refrigerator to set about 4 hours.
• Once the jell-o is set. Mix with a hand mixer to loosen the jell-o.
• Next, add the softened cream cheese and mix well until the jell-o is lighter in color and cream cheese breaks into small curds throughout.
• Place back in refrigerator to chill again and set for another 1 1/2-2 hours.
• Place in individual dessert cups and enjoy a refreshing dessert!

REFRESHING LEMON JELL-O SALAD

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice.
• Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened.
• Stir in fruit; pour into 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

FRESH HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JELLO

Steps:

• In a saucepan cook the strawberries and 1 cup sugar over medium-low heat. If you are using fresh strawberries you may need to add 2 tablespoons of water. Cook until the fruit is softened. Frozen and VERY ripe fruit will cook faster.
• Use a regular or immersion hand blender to puree the fruit. Strain the seeds and return to the pot. Using a chinoise strainer will make the job go much faster.
• In a small bowl, pour the 3 packets of gelatin over 1/2 cup of water, making sure no dry powder remains. Let the gelatin sit until it "blooms" and absorbs all the water.
• Heat the strained puree to a simmer, turn off the heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until the gelatin is melted and evenly distributed in the puree.
• Choose a mold that fits at least 5 cups. I used a silicone mold, such as the Lekue Imperial Monarch Mold.
• Fill the mold with 3/4 of the puree. Set the mold in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until a skin is formed on the top.
• Pour half the remaining puree into a bowl. Whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and add it to the puree in the bowl.
• Gently fold the cream into the puree.
• Add the cream/puree mixture to the mold, refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until it has set slightly. Add the remaining strawberry puree to the top. Set in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until well set.
• To un-mold the jello: fill a large vessel with hot water.
• Dip the jello into the hot water, being careful not to get water over the lip of the mold. You may need to use a knife to carefully separate the edge of the mold from the jello. Let the mold sit in the water for 15 to 30 seconds. Set the jello on a platter.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Use a thin bladed knife dipped in hot water to cut the jello.

GREEN JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in 2 1/4 cup boiling water.
• Drain pineapple and add 1/4 cup of the pineapple liquid to the gelatin mixture.
• Add pineapple to gelatin.
• Pour into 9 x 13 glass casserole and refrigerate until soft set.
• Mix the softened cream cheese and milk together until combined.
• Add the nuts to cheese/milk mixture.
• Mix the jello mixture and cream cheese mixture together.
• Refrigerate overnight and cut into squares to serve.

LIME JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jello and hot water; stir until jello is dissolved.
• Add enough cold water to pineapple juice to equal ½ cup and stir into the jello. Chill until partially set; then whip with a mixer. Set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the cream cheese. Add pineapple, beating briefly.
• Fold in Cool whip and nuts - then combine with the jello mixture and chill until firm.

REFRESHING RHUBARB SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the rhubarb, water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the orange juice and zest. , Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in strawberries. Pour into a 2-qt. bowl; chill until set. If desired, garnish with a dollop of mayonnaise, mint and strawberries.

BLUEBERRY JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Pour into 12"x8"x2" dish. Add pineapple and blueberries. Chill or flash freeze until soft set. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over salad. Sprinkle nuts on top.

EASY STRAWBERRY JELLO SALAD WITH COOL WHIP

Steps:

• Boil one cup water on stove top, and mix into bowl with jello powder in mixing bowl. Add in one cup cold water and stir. Chill jello, preferably in a shallow pan, for about 45 minutes or until it is completely cool, just starting to set. Pour the jello into a large mixing bowl. Mix the jello up vigorously, for about one minute. Using an electric mixer is great for this step. But watch out it splashes. This breaks up any jello bits that have started to set, and adds air to the mix. Then fold in the Cool Whip and then strawberries. Mix completely, but be gentle and don't deflate the mix by stirring too aggressively. If you want to add in mini marshmallows, do it now. Add them in about 1/2 cup at a time to make sure you don't overdo it. Transfer to a 9×13 pan for serving, or into individual dishes if you prefer. You can top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries if you prefer. If you want to dress up this dish, spread a spoonful of strawberry jam in the bottom of a glass dessert dish or shallow glass. Then add the salad mix. After the dish has chilled, dollop with some fresh whipped cream and a slice of strawberry.

VEGETABLE GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Place gelatin crystals in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of boiling water, and stir 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add 2 cups cold water, and stir well. Let cool about 15 minutes, then chill in refrigerator for 1½ hours.
• Remove gelatin from the refrigerator. Add the chopped nuts, chopped radishes, chopped green onion, chopped celery, chopped cucumbers, vinegar, and desired amount of salt (for seasoning). Stir well.
• Return the gelatin salad to the refrigerator to set completely, at least 2 to 4 hours (or overnight is ideal).
• NOTE - Cooking time is primarily the necessary chilling time that it takes for the gelatin to set completely.
• TIP - you can adjust the ingredients if you wish, using your favorite vegatables. And you can even add fruit if you wish. Just DO NOT include fresh pineapple, kiwi, papaya, figs, or guava (as the gelatin will not set).