Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe

Citrus Gelatin Salad Recipe

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring
  • 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced firm banana
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
  1. In a bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add sugar and boiling water; stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and food coloring if desired; set aside. Layer pineapple, banana and marshmallows in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Pour gelatin mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mixing bowl; add whipped topping. Beat until blended. Spread over gelatin layer. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until serving. Cut into squares.