Green Jello Salad
This simple Green Jello Salad AKA 7-Up Jello Salad is a classic side dish that brings back all the nostalgia of the holiday season.
Servings 12
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well, reserve juice (1 can)
- 6 ounces lime gelatin 1 large box
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda 7up
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- Pineapple juice from the reserved can
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup whipped topping or heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Pecans chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple and reserve the juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the gelatine and the boiling water.
- Stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Add the lemon-lime soda and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the drained pineapple and the marshmallows.
- Pour the jello into a 13x9 pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator until it is completely set.
- While the jello is setting, you can prepare the topping.
Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, beaten egg, and the reserved pineapple juice.
- Whisk constantly over medium heat until it has thickened.
- Add the butter and stir until melted.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth.
- If you are using whipping cream instead of whipped topping, beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the pudding mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the set jello.
- Return to refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 41g