Christmas Ribbon Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Christmas Ribbon Salad
45 min.
12
245kcal

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If you're looking for a unique and festive dish to serve at your next holiday gathering, the Christmas Ribbon Salad is the perfect choice! This vibrant, layered salad brings together the refreshing sweetness of cherries, the richness of cream cheese, and the delightful crunch of toasted pecans. Its bright colors and irresistible flavor make it a showstopper at any table. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The combination of cherry-flavored gelatin and fresh fruit creates a light and refreshing base, while the creamy middle layer brings a smooth, velvety texture that balances the tartness of the fruit. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, starter, or even a light snack, this salad is sure to impress your guests. Plus, with its festive look and taste, it’s the ideal addition to holiday meals or any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • ounce cherry-flavored gelatin 
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • envelope gelatin powder unflavored
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup red wine sweet
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 32 ounce cherries dark sweet pitted canned
  • cups water boiling
  • 12 servings garnishes: whipped cream fresh

Equipment

  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup juice. Chop cherries.
  2. Stir together gelatins and 2 cups boiling water until dissolved. Stir in reserved juice, sugar, port, and lemon juice. Stir in cherries.
  3. Pour half of gelatin mixture into a lightly greased 10-cup ring mold or Bundt cake pan. Chill 2 hours or until almost set.
  4. Stir together remaining gelatin mixture, cream cheese, and pecans, blending well.
  5. Pour over slightly set gelatin mixture in mold. Chill 6 hours or until firm.
  6. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein6.68%
Fat39.67%
Carbs53.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.59
Glycemic Load
6.94
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.3473913423393%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
23.3mg
Petunidin
0.2mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Malvidin
1.38mg
Pelargonidin
0.2mg
Peonidin
1.26mg
Catechin
4.31mg
Epigallocatechin
0.5mg
Epicatechin
4.19mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
0.8mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.85mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.67kcal
12.23%
Fat:10.99g
16.9%
Saturated Fat:4.93g
30.84%
Carbohydrates:33.44g
11.15%
Net Carbohydrates:31.44g
11.43%
Sugar:28.96g
32.18%
Cholesterol:23.65mg
7.88%
Sodium:129.5mg
5.63%
Alcohol:1.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.75%
100%
Protein:4.16g
8.33%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.84%
Vitamin C:7.3mg
8.85%
Fiber:2g
8%
Phosphorus:75.79mg
7.58%
Vitamin A:346.12IU
6.92%
Copper:0.14mg
6.84%
Potassium:237.64mg
6.79%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.28%
Magnesium:17.98mg
4.49%
Selenium:3.1µg
4.44%
Calcium:40.2mg
4.02%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.77%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.35%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.24%
Iron:0.48mg
2.66%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.53%
Vitamin K:2.28µg
2.17%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.13%
Folate:7.53µg
1.88%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes