Romantic Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A delightful and colorful layered salad featuring cherry Jell-O, cream cheese, and maraschino cherries, perfect for special occasions or light, fruity desserts. Suits festive gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. package cherry Jell-O
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 to 20 maraschino cherries, quartered
  • 8 oz. crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Combine the cherry Jell-O and crushed pineapple in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until the mixture is relatively smooth.
  3. Add the quartered maraschino cherries, cherry juice, water, and chopped nuts to the mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture into a mold and chill overnight until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

323 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 23.6g 9% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 111.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 201.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 58mg 4% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

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

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