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 and time for
cool
Mouth-Watering
Salads
 


Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad *
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Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad
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This one's a winner ... you gotta try it!
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2 cups boiling water, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon-flavored gelatin
2 cups ice cubes, divided
l pkg. (3 oz.) orange-flavored gelatin
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3 large bananas, sliced
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
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Cooked Salad Dressing:
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1 cup reserved pineapple juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup whipped topping
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In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin.  Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted.  Add pineapple.  Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan; refrigerate until set.  Repeat with orange gelatin, remaining water and ice.  Stir in marshmallows.  Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until set.  For dressing, combine pineapple juice, sugar, egg, cornstarch and butter in a saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  The next day, arrange bananas over gelatin.  Combine dressing with whipped topping; spread over bananas.  Sprinkle with cheese.
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Yield:  12-15 servings
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(Recipe may be halved)
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