Ruby Red Raspberry Salad

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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A vibrant, layered gelatin salad featuring raspberry and cherry flavors with creamy sour cream
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This Ruby Red Raspberry Salad is a nostalgic, colorful dessert salad perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings. It features two distinct layers of fruit gelatinraspberry and cherryseparated by a rich, cool layer of sour cream. The combination of sweet pineapple, tart cranberry sauce, and frozen raspberries creates a complex flavor profile that balances acidity and sweetness. The texture is refreshing and jiggly, offering a light yet satisfying treat. While it requires some chilling time, the preparation is straightforward, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for summer picnics or family dinners.

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Ruby Red Raspberry Salad

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 3.8

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This Ruby Red Raspberry Salad is a nostalgic, colorful dessert salad perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings. It features two distinct layers of fruit gelatinraspberry and cherryseparated by a rich, cool layer of sour cream. The combination of sweet pineapple, tart cranberry sauce, and frozen raspberries creates a complex flavor profile that balances acidity and sweetness. The texture is refreshing and jiggly, offering a light yet satisfying treat. While it requires some chilling time, the preparation is straightforward, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for summer picnics or family dinners.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the raspberry gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  2. Add the frozen raspberries to the raspberry gelatin mixture and stir until the berries are thawed and separated.
  3. Pour the raspberry mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  4. Refrigerate the pan until the raspberry layer is set.
  5. Carefully spread the sour cream evenly over the set raspberry layer.
  6. Refrigerate the pan again until the sour cream layer is firm.
  7. Dissolve the cherry gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  8. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple and whole cranberry sauce until well combined.
  9. Allow the cherry mixture to thicken slightly in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes, or until it is the consistency of thick syrup.
  10. Carefully spoon the cherry mixture over the chilled sour cream layer.
  11. Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours, or until the top layer is completely set.
  12. Cut the salad into 16 squares.
  13. Serve each square on a lettuce leaf.
  14. Top with a dollop of mayonnaise or salad dressing and garnish with a mint leaf if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: raspberry, salad, gelatin, cherry, pineapple, cranberry, sour cream, layered, dessert, potluck, no-bake, summer, fruit, chilled, side dish, retro, make-ahead, refreshing, colorful, simple
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