Light Christmas Gelled Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Light Christmas Gelled Salad to add sparkle to your festivities

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

5 min

Cook

2 min

Ready In

2 hours 7 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 boxes raspberry gelatin powder or 2 boxes cherry gelatin ( I use non sugar sweetened )
	2 cups frozen raspberries ( non sweetened )
	1 cup unsweetened applesauce
	2 cups boiling water

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The Light Christmas Gelled Salad is a festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. This salad is light and refreshing, making it the perfect counterpoint to richer, more decadent dishes that are often served at Christmas time. This salad is also a great option for those who are looking to cut down on their sugar intake without sacrificing flavor, as it uses non-sugar sweetened raspberry gelatin powder. Overall, this dish is an easy and delicious way to add some sparkle to your Christmas festivities.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine the raspberry gelatin powder or cherry gelatin powder with the boiling water.
2.	Stir until the powder has dissolved completely.
3.	Add the frozen raspberries and unsweetened applesauce to the bowl. Stir everything together gently.
4.	Pour the mixture into a jello mold or a large glass bowl.
5.	Chill the Light Christmas Gelled Salad in the fridge for about 2 hours or until it has set completely.

PROS

This salad is delicious and a visually stunning addition to any Christmas table.
The flavors marry together perfectly and it is incredibly easy to make, taking only minutes to prepare.

CONS

If you are someone who likes their salads overflowing with healthy greens, this might not be the salad for you.
Plus, be aware that this salad does contain artificial sweeteners that some people might prefer to avoid.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe might not be the healthiest salad, it does contain some benefits. Raspberries, the star of this salad, contain antioxidants which help counteract the development of free radicals in your body. Applesauce contains pectin which has been shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol levels.