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Jell-O Ribbon Salad
 
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 120 Minutes
Servings: 15
This is the original Jell-O Ribbon Salad, as published in the Joys of Jell-O recipe book that my mom has had-probably since the 1950's. The holidays & other special occasions just wouldn't be the same without this dish on the table!
Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) package lime jell-o gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry jell-o gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lemon jell-o gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 cup mini marshmallows (or diced large marshmallows)
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup whipped cream
1 (20 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
Directions:
1. Dissolve gelatin flavors separately, using 1 C boiling water for each.
2. Stir marshmallows into lemon gelatin; set aside.
3. Add 3/4C cold water to lime gelatin; pour into a 13x9x2 pan.
4. Chill until set, but not firm.
5. Add 3/4C cold water to raspberry gelatin; set aside at room temperature.
6. Add cream cheese to lemon/marshmallow mixture; beat until blended.
7. Chill until slightly thickened.
8. Then blend in mayonnaise, whipped cream& crushed pineapple.
9. Chill until very thick; spoon gently over lime gelatin.
10. Chill until set, but not firm.
11. Meanwhile, chill raspberry gelatin until thickened; pour over lemon gelatin.
12. Chill until firm.
13. To serve, cut into squares.
14. *Note:if deeper green& red layers are desired, use 6oz packages of lime& raspberry gelatins, 2C boiling water and 1-1/2C cold water for each large package.
By RecipeOfHealth.com