This Cherry Jello Salad is a sweet side dish to add to your dinner menu. It can put together quickly in the morning and then is ready for dinner later.
Why is it that the kids are extra loud and sing songy on the morning after you stay up really late the night before?
I have been trying to be better about getting to bed earlier. I am quite the night owl and would much rather stay up late at night working on projects. Getting up early is for the birds in my opinion.
Of course the other night, I stayed up way too late doing who knows what. The next day the kids were louder than normal and were singing about everything under the sun.
Now don't get me wrong. I am thankful they were happy and cheerful...but my head and ears just want quietness until I fully wake up. Thank goodness there was no snow delay that morning.
Why is it that when you are trying to eat healthy all you want is sugar?
I have really been trying to watch what I am eating this year. And no, not watch it go into my mouth. Healthy eating has been working great too.
Eating healthy and working out has helped me to lose a few pounds. It is a slow process, but I can totally see results and that keeps me motivated to keep going.
I have high hopes of fitting back into those smaller summer clothes I have sitting in our storage room. That doesn't stop my sweet tooth from craving sweets like mad though.
This light Jello salad is one that I love to make up and have ready in the refrigerator. I can whip it up first thing in the morning, and then it is ready for dinner later.
It really is a dessert salad, but I like to have it with dinner sometimes. I also like having it in my refrigerator for when I get a sugar craving. One or two spoonfuls really does calm them down.
You can change up the Jello flavor if you like, but this time of year I can't get enough cherry treats. I used a sugar-free cherry Jello mix to flavor this salad.
Using sugar free and low fat products helps keep this salad a little bit on the healthier side. Perfect for that raging sweet tooth that needs to be tamed.
The pretty pink of this salad also makes it the perfect snack for Valentine's Day. Serve it with dinner and watch everyone smile.
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Recipe
Cherry Jello Salad
This easy Jello salad is light and delicious. The pink shade is perfect for adding to your Valentine's dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) can diet Sprite
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (3 ounce) box sugar free Cherry Jello
- 3 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) carton low fat Cool Whip, thawed
- maraschino cherries
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the Sprite and marshmallows in a pan over low heat until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat and stir in the Jello until dissolved.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until creamy. Stir in the pineapple.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Fold in the Cool Whip and chill again before serving. Makes about 6 cups of Jello salad. Top with cherries and sprinkles when serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 52Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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Evelyn
Don't like marshmallows, what can I use instead or can I just leave them out? Thanks.
Jocelyn
I would just leave them out of the salad, as I'm not sure what else you would want to sub for them. I hope you enjoy the Jello salad!
Gee
Has anyone tried this recipe & gave comments? I would love to make the cherry jello salad. Anxiously waiting for a response.
Thanks,
Gee
Jocelyn
I have made it and it tastes great. What are you wanting to know about it?
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen
Yum Yum Yum! I love jello salads!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chandra!! 🙂
michael
Nice, loos great! Where did your get your ramekins? I like he outside design!
Michael 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Target! Thanks Michael! 🙂
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
This looks so yummy! I have to admit I have never had Jello salad before! I absolutely love those bowls!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You totally need to remedy that girl! 😉 Make this!!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
You lost seven pounds? Come to Australia please, I found them.
I think it's really clever to put something in the fridge that you can have if you get desperate. I tend to look in the fridge even if I know something's not there. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! You can keep them, I don't want them back!! 😉 Thanks Maureen! It really helps to cheat on my diet a smidge with this, than to go cold turkey and completely blow it when a craving attacks!
Marilyn Lesniak
I am all over this! And I have all the ingredients to make it!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker
Oh my goodness this salad looks wonderful! My daughter is going to love the sprite addition!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Layla!! 🙂
Ginger @dwellinginthehouse
I love cherry salad! My mom used to make a version similar to this when I was growing up.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
This looks absolutely wonderful! I'm in love!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jocelyn!! 🙂
Chels R.
Way to go! 7 lbs, thats awesome!!! I thought you looked gorgeous before, but exercising and eating right does do a lot for a mood and I'm all over those endorphins! 🙂 This looks great! And I love that it's "Light"!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awwww, thank you Chels!! 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I make a version of this without the Speite but I love that this is a light version Cherry flavor is the best!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It definitely is!! 🙂
Mary Frances
If you say Spite, it is bound to be good! I think I would rather have this than coffee in the morning - it would make chipper and sing songy voices bearable! 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! Thanks Mary Frances!!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
This looks so great! I love that there is sprite in this salad. And cherries are one of my favorite fruits. Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Chelsea!! 🙂
Laura @ Laura's Baking Talent
We had a simliar salad growing up using pistachio flavoring. I think I would pick cherry anyday. Thanks for sharing!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
You make everything looks utterly amazing! Especially if it has a cherry on top. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awwww, thanks Melanie!! 🙂