Congealed Cherry Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Congealed Cherry Salad
45 min.
10
160kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing side dish that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this vibrant Congealed Cherry Salad! Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a unique addition to your holiday spread, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its striking colors and delicious flavors.

The combination of juicy mandarin oranges, sweet crushed pineapple, and luscious dark cherries creates a symphony of taste that is both fruity and satisfying. The cherry-flavored gelatin adds a playful twist, while the chopped pecans provide a satisfying crunch that elevates the dish to new heights. With only 160 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

This recipe is not only easy to make but also requires just 45 minutes of your time. The preparation is straightforward: simply combine the fruits, dissolve the gelatin, and let it chill until it reaches the perfect consistency. Whether you serve it as a side dish, a starter, or a light snack, this Congealed Cherry Salad is sure to be a hit on any table, dazzling both the eyes and the palate.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a stunning centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Your friends and family will be raving about this salad long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • 11 ounce mandarin orange segents undrained canned
  • ounce pineapple crushed undrained canned
  • ounce cherry-flavored gelatin 
  • 10 servings lettuce leaves 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 16 ounce cherries dark sweet pitted undrained canned
  • cup water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Drain all fruit into a bowl; stir well. Reserve 1 1/2 cups fruit juice mixture; set fruit aside. Bring reserved juice mixture to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Add gelatin and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in cold water. Chill until the consistency of unbeaten egg white.
  4. Fold in fruit and pecans.
  5. Pour mixture into a lightly oiled 6-cup mold. Cover and chill until firm. Unmold onto a lettuce-lined serving plate.
  6. Garnish, if desired.
  7. Note: To unmold with ease, run a knife around edge of mold to break the suction. Gently pull salad away from sides of mold using fingers. Wrap mold in a damp, warm dish towel.
  8. Place a serving platter on top of mold and invert.
  9. Remove mold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein6.8%
Fat21.4%
Carbs71.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.2
Glycemic Load
1.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.0256522064624%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
14.29mg
Delphinidin
0.4mg
Pelargonidin
0.12mg
Peonidin
0.68mg
Catechin
2.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
2.31mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.1kcal
8.01%
Fat:4.05g
6.23%
Saturated Fat:0.36g
2.23%
Carbohydrates:30.59g
10.2%
Net Carbohydrates:28.21g
10.26%
Sugar:26.7g
29.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:88.95mg
3.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.79%
Vitamin A:2229.52IU
44.59%
Vitamin C:20.26mg
24.56%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.54%
Fiber:2.38g
9.54%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.22%
Copper:0.15mg
7.68%
Potassium:241.33mg
6.9%
Phosphorus:60.58mg
6.06%
Magnesium:22.11mg
5.53%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.41%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.97%
Folate:15.34µg
3.83%
Iron:0.69mg
3.82%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.46%
Calcium:26.94mg
2.69%
Selenium:1.71µg
2.44%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.17%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.4%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.24%
Source:My Recipes