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Coca Cola Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Rest Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine: ,
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 240
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description

A classic retro Coca-Cola gelatin salad — dark cherry Jello dissolved in heated cherry and pineapple juice, mixed with Coca-Cola, drained dark cherries, and crushed pineapple until partially set, then finished with chopped pecans and cubed cream cheese and returned to the refrigerator. Served on lettuce leaves with a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream. A Southern party salad with genuine personality.

Ingredients
  • 1 can Dark cherries, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 2 small Dark cherry Jellos
  • 8 oz. Cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 small bottles Coca-Cola
  • 1 Cup Pecans, chopped
  • Mayonnaise or sour cream to garnish
Instructions
  1. 1
    Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving their juices. Cut cherries in half.
  2. 2
    Mix reserved fruit juices together and heat just enough to dissolve the Jello. Stir until fully dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add Coca-Colas and drained fruit. Stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate until partially congealed, about 1–1.5 hours.
  5. 5
    Add chopped pecans and cubed cream cheese to the partially set mixture. Return to refrigerator.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate until fully set.
  7. 7
    Serve on lettuce leaves garnished with a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 24g
Protein 3g6%

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

Note

The partial-congeal step before adding pecans and cream cheese is important — the cream cheese will melt and disappear if added to warm liquid.

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