Ruby Rhubarb Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A vibrant and refreshing rhubarb salad with sweet strawberries, creamy cheese, and a tangy lemon Jell-O base, perfect for spring gatherings or summer desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (6 oz.) package strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 (3 oz.) packages cream cheese, chilled and diced
  • 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine rhubarb, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until tender.
  2. Cool the mixture; drain, reserving the syrup.
  3. Add enough water to the syrup to make 2 cups. Return to a boil and stir in strawberry Jell-O until dissolved.
  4. Add 3/4 cup cold water and lemon juice to the Jell-O mixture.
  5. When set, fold in the cooked rhubarb, diced cream cheese, and sliced banana.
  6. Turn the mixture into a 6-cup mold or a 9 x 13-inch pan and chill until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

155 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 7.3g 9% DV
Carbs 21.6g 8% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 119.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 231.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 65.8mg 5% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

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

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