Quick And Easy Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8

A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad with a sweet gelatin base, perfect for quick gatherings or a light dessert. The combination of fruit cocktail, marshmallows, and ginger ale creates a fizzy, fruity treat that appeals to all ages and requires minimal effort, making it ideal for casual occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) can fruit cocktail
  • 1 (3 oz.) package strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup ginger ale
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Drain the fruit cocktail.
  2. Save the syrup and add enough water to the syrup to make 1 cup of liquid.
  3. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  4. Dissolve the strawberry flavored gelatin in the hot liquid; stir until dissolved.
  5. Add the ginger ale to the mixture.
  6. Refrigerate until slightly thickened.
  7. Fold in the fruit cocktail and miniature marshmallows.
  8. Pour into a mold and chill until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

126 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.9g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.9g 1% DV
Carbs 28.1g 10% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 15.5g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 136.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 74.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 85.8mg 7% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

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

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