How to Make Sawdust Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a unique and refreshing salad that's sure to surprise and delight your taste buds? Look no further than the fascinating and delicious Sawdust Salad! Despite its name, this salad is not made with actual sawdust, but instead it's a delightful combination of fresh and crunchy ingredients that are sure to satisfy your craving for something different.

What makes this salad so unique is the mixture of textures and flavors that come together to create a truly one-of-a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • In a large bowl, combine lemon and orange gelatin powders and boiling water. Stir until powders are dissolved, then stir in drained pineapple and marshmallows. Refrigerate until firm.
  • While gelatin mixture is chilling, whisk together pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, and flour in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick. Stir constantly and do not allow mixture to scorch. Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the set gelatin mixture.
  • Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain, then layer sliced bananas over custard mixture.
  • Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, then beat in cream cheese until smooth. Spread mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  • Chill salad for 2 to 4 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 71g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 282mg