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Jello Fruit Salad

This crowd pleasing Jello Fruit Salad is packed with fruit, including apples, cranberries, bananas, strawberries and pineapple, and has a softer texture than regular rubbery Jello. It's the side dish for potlucks and parties.

Prep Time
10 mins
Refregierate
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple , peeled and grated
  • 2 bananas , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 6 ounces strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 40 ounces crushed pineapple , undrained
  • 16 ounce tub sweetened strawberries , slightly drained
  • 14 ounce can whole cranberry sauce
  • Whipped Cream , for topping, optional
  • pecans , or walnuts, for topping, optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the shredded apple and chopped bananas to a bowl and toss in lemon juice.
  2. Empty Jello-O packets into a large bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and stir well until Jello-O is dissolved.
  3. Add crushed pineapple and strawberries and stir to combine.  Stir in whole cranberry sauce. Stir in shredded apple and chopped bananas. 
  4. Pour into desired serving dish--I use a 9x13'' pan, but you could put it in a trifle or other dish-- and refrigerate for several hours or until firm.
  5. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Instructions: Jello Fruit Salad can be made 1-3 days ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 34.3mg (38%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 34.3mg 38%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.