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Sunshine Salad

Sunshine Salad is a traditional gelatin salad, or congealed salad, made with lemon jello, pineapple, carrots, and chopped nuts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8 ounces canned crushed pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 medium carrots grated
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • dash salt
  • mayonnaise optional

Instructions

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  1. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Set the pineapple aside for now.
  2. To the reserved pineapple juice, add the lemon juice and enough cold water to equal one cup.
  3. Dissolve the jello with boiling water.
  4. Stir the pineapple juice mixture into the dissolved jello.
  5. Pour the jello into a mold or a small square baking dish.
  6. Place it in the refrigerator and chill until it begins to thicken (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
  7. Add the reserved pineapple, shredded carrots, pecans and salt. Stir very well to combine the ingredients.
  8. Pour into a mold and chill until set (4 hours or overnight).
  9. To serve, cut into squares and top with a small dollop of mayonnaise (if desired).

Notes

  • When mixing the salad ingredients, be sure to stir until fully combined and evenly distributed. This will ensure that each bite has a consistent mix of all the flavors and textures.
  • The salad must be refrigerated for at least 4 hours to set properly but is best if chilled overnight.
  • May be stored in your fridge covered for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 3413IU (68%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 3413IU 68%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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