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These old fashioned jello salad recipes bring back memories. Whether you’re looking for a vintage recipe like grandma used to make or just a fun new twist on this classic, these old fashioned jello salad recipes will be just what you need. Most of these jello salads are healthy, and filled with fruit but are also so delicious you would never know.
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Old fashioned jello salad recipes are great for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday dessert or just a quick and easy snack. The best thing about jello salad is that there is so many different ways to make it and it can be made with all different kinds of flavors and fruits. In this collection you’ll be able to find jello fruit salad, layered jello salad, molded jello recipes and more!
The jello mixture in most of these salads can be made with sugar-free jello if you’re looking for a lower-sugar option. And, there are unique additions such as mini marshmallows, walnuts, ice cream, fruit co*cktail…even mayonnaise. When combined together the ingredients make a fun and tasty jell-o salad recipe.
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Expert Tips for Making Jello Salad
Jello salad is overall a pretty easy thing to make. Just make sure the jello sets for long enough and serve. If you are making a jello mold, just make sure you have a good jello mold. You can find them here.
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- Spice it up: Spice up your jello salad by molding it into different shapes. You can find different kinds of jello molds here.
- Easy to swap: If you see a recipe you think you would like but want a different fruit, but easily swap out the fruit to your favorite one.
- Assembling Tip: Closely follow the instructions for best results. It’s best to chill the jello for 1-2 hours until it is like a thick jelly, and then fold in the fruit evenly and let it chill for another 2-3 hours.
- Variety: From layered jello salad, cherry jello salad, green jello salad, pistachio jello salad or Jello fruit salad there is something for everyone and every occasion.
- Use the Proper Tools: Use a large enough mixing bowl. A large bowl ensures you won’t slosh the mixture all around. In most cases, you don’t need a mixer. You can easily use a whisk.
Jello Fruit Salad
Jello fruit salad is a simple and easy treat that is full of flavor. Its like eating a fruit salad but with a little sugary gelatin. There is so many ways to make jello fruit salad but here are some of the most tasty recipes.
This Strawberry Jello Salad is super easy to make and super delicious! Its a great healthy option with cottage cheese for a little protein and crushed pineapple to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Lime Jello Salad combines simple ingredients in a tasty way. You’ll love the sweetness of the pineapple and crunch from the walnuts. It’s made in pan, not a jello mold.
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Amazing as a salad or dessert, this incredible Cherry Jello Pretzel Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion.
The color is so inviting, the texture creamy and the flavor sweet and wonderful. It’s a fun twist on regular jello.
Cherry Fruit Salad is a delightful, light and fruity dessert after a heavy meal. It is so delicious and can be modified to create a dessert your family will love.
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Spiced peach jello salad — made with peaches, cinnamon, and cloves — tastes like a juicy peach pie in jello form.
This creamy Sea Foam Salad recipe is perfect for the holidays! It combines pears, jello, cream cheese, and fresh whipped cream to make a light and spongey, perfectly-1950s jello side dish.
Layered Jello Salad
For a healthy and delicious dessert, try these layered jello salad recipes. While the layers may look intimidating, these recipes are easy to make and everyone will be talking about not only how good the dessert is but how nice it is presented.
So easy! And no one will ever guess how much healthier this Layered Rainbow Jell-O Salad is one of my favorite gelatin salads.
Prepare yourself for a nut-TASTIC taste sensation in this pistachio flavored dessert. Very easy to make!
MyLayered Blueberry Jello Saladis gonna make you smile. Bring these tasty beauties to your next potluck and you’ll be everyone’s new best friend….promise.
Raspberry Layered Jello Salad begins with a base of frozen raspberries, pineapple, and fresh bananas topped with a layer of sour cream, topped off with another thin layer of raspberries and jello! It’s the perfect side salad for Holidays and Special Occasions.
This impressive Layered Cranberry Jello Saladfeatures four layers that are beautiful, festive and delicious with raspberry and lime gelatin, pecans and other delicious additions! Great to make ahead!
A delicious creamy layered jello recipe loaded with fresh fruits! A creamy layer of jello with cool whip and strawberries topped with classic jello.
Jello Recipes with Molds
The great thing about jello mold recipes is that you can customize it so many different ways. Get creative and fun with your ingredients and just stir them in.
Cream cheese jello mold recipe . A sweet milk and cream cheese gelating layer covered with strawberry jello and topped with fresh fruits.
This orange jello salad mold is simply made with orange jello and mandarin oranges.And it has orange sherbet in it too, so that makes it the best jello salad ever!!!
This blueberry jello mold with blueberries and vanilla frozen yogurt will be a huge hit!
Fizzy Berries Jello Mold is a vintage throw back perfect for serving your holiday crowd! It will make the perfect compliment to any dinner occasion.
This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an attractive base for the creamy cream cheese layer.
You won’t find any funky meat, cheese, or veggies in this stunning Strawberries and Chocolate Jello Mold. It’s not like Grandma used to make!
Jello Recipes With Pretzels
These jello salad with pretzels recipes are just what you need for the holidays. It’s a fruity, sweet, and salty dessert that everyone will love.
Raspberry Pretzel Salad is sweet, salty, made with Jell-O, and topped with cool whip.
Made with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a delicious cream cheese filling, and an amazing layer of peaches this jello pretzel salad is perfect for your next holiday meal.
This strawberry pretzel salad is always a hit at parties. It’s a strawberry pretzel dessert that is dangerously good! Sweet, salty, tart and irresistible!
It is the perfect holiday side dish recipe! Wow your guests with this twist on classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This Pineapple Pretzel Salad Recipe is an absolutely delicious flavor combination.
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite.
The combination of salty, sweet, creamy and fruity is always a hit!
Other Jello Salad Recipes
Try out these other fun Jellodesserts! They are such easy dishesto make and super tasty.
This easy Mosaic Jello is a fun, kid-friendly snack.
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Bring that tropical feeling home with Pina Colada Fluff! An incredibly easy and delicious dessert salad!
A very simple lime dinner jello recipe. Certainly sounds strange, but in practice it’s very tasty and rather fun to eat!
One of my favorite desserts of all time – Ambrosia Salad! So easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike, serve this at your next party!
Watergate Salad isn’t just any salad, it’s dessert too! It’s always a win at potlucks, and holiday meals.
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