How to Make Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Freda's kitchen! Today, I am delighted to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad. This delectable and refreshing dish is perfect for any occasion, be it a family gathering, a picnic in the park, or a simple weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet cherries, creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and tangy vinaigrette creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup whipped cream
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 7x11 inch salad

  • Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in the cherry pie filling, then spread the mixture into a 7x11 inch pan, and refrigerate until nearly set, about 45 minutes.
  • Dissolve the lemon gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water; stir in the lemon juice, and set aside. Mash the cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft, then stir in the mayonnaise. Pour the lemon gelatin into the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Next, stir in the undrained pineapple. Finally, fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. Spread the pineapple mixture over the chilled cherry layer, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Chill in the refrigerator until fully set, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 117mg