Sawdust Salad Recipe

Name: Sawdust Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BOTTOM LAYER; 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin; 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin; 2 cups boiling water; 1 1/2 cups cold water; MIDDLE LAYER; 1 cup banana, diced; 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved; 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows; THIRD LAYER; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons butter; TOP LAYER; 2 cups whipped topping; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

BOTTOM LAYER
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups cold water
MIDDLE LAYER
1 cup banana, diced
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
THIRD LAYER
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons butter
TOP LAYER
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

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["Prepare 11""x7"" serving dish by spraying lightly with Pam.", "TOP LAYER:", "Dissolve gelatin in small medium mixing bowl in boiling water.", "Add cold water and chill until syrupy.", "MIDDLE LAYER:", "Add bananas, nuts and drained pineapple to chilled gelatin mixture and pour into serving dish.", "Sprinkle marshmallows over top of mixture and gently push them down into gelatin.", "Refrigerate until congealed.", "THIRD LAYER:", "Mix flour and sugar in saucepan.", "Add reserved pineapple juice, egg and lemon juice.", "Begin cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.", "Continue cooking until the mixture becomes so thick that it will follow the spoon around the pan like a paste, and becomes transparent.", "Remove from heat and add butter.", "Chill thoroughly.", "TOP LAYER:", "Fold whipped topping into cooled cooked mixture.", "Spread over the congealed salad and sprinkle with grated cheese to yield the sawdust appearance.", "NOTE: Cooking time refers primarily to chilling time."]

1601

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BOTTOM LAYER, 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin, 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin, 2 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Sawdust 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.

Sawdust Salad

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