Christmas Snow Salad Recipe

Name: Christmas Snow Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 enveloped unflavored gelatin; 1/2 c. cold water; 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 (1.75 oz.) envelope whipped topping mix; 1/3 c. mayonnaise; 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar; 1 (10 oz.) jar red maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1 (6 oz.) jar green maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts; additional red and green cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
2
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
3
Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup.
4
Bring pineapple juice mixture to a boil; remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin.
5
Chill mixture until consistency of unbeaten egg white.
6
Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, omitting vanilla.
7
Fold 1 cup topping into gelatin mixture (reserve remaining topping for other uses). Gently fold next 5 ingredients and pineapple into gelatin mixture. Pour into a lightly oiled 4-cup mold.
8
Chill until firm.
9
Unmold on serving tray.
10
Garnish with additional cherries, if desired. Yields 8 servings.

403

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 enveloped unflavored gelatin, 1/2 c. cold water, 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained, 1 (1.75 oz.) envelope whipped topping mix, and more.

Yes, Christmas Snow 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Snow Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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