Circus Peanuts (Candy) Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A nostalgic and colorful candy salad combining melted circus peanuts, tangy Jell-O, pineapple, and whipped topping, perfect for casual gatherings and kids' parties.

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Ingredients

  • 18 circus peanuts
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 small box orange Jell-O
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. Cut circus peanuts into small pieces and add 1 cup of cold water.
  2. Sprinkle dry orange Jell-O into the peanuts and water.
  3. Cook until the peanuts melt.
  4. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water. Chill until thick, using the freezer if desired.
  5. Add pineapple and Cool Whip to the mixture.
  6. Sprinkle crushed nuts on top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

114 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV
Total Fat 5.7g 7% DV
Carbs 13.6g 5% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 188.5mg 8% DV
Potassium 89.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Calcium 37.3mg 3% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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