Cherry Pineapple Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Pineapple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin; 2-1/3 cups boiling water; 2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; Dash salt; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Servings: persons

3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2-1/3 cups boiling water
2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
Dash salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

1
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain fruits, reserving enough cherry and pineapple juices to measure 2-1/2 cups; add to gelatin with lemon juice. Set fruits aside.
2
Divide gelatin mixture in half. Set aside one portion of gelatin at room temperature; chill the other portion until partially set. Fold pineapple into chilled gelatin; pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Chill until almost firm.
3
In a small bowl, beat the cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and salt until light and fluffy. Spread over chilled gelatin layer. Refrigerate until firm. Chill reserved gelatin mixture until partially set. Fold in cherries and nuts; spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 3 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin, 2-1/3 cups boiling water, 2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, and more.

Yes, Cherry Pineapple Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cherry Pineapple Salad

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