Jello salads bring back the fun and charm of vibrant dishes that used to steal the show at gatherings. These 12 recipes keep that retro vibe alive while adding fresh, modern flavors you’ll love. Whether you’re after a fruity dessert, a creamy side, or something a little different, these Jello salads are easy to make and even more fun to share. Add a splash of color and a touch of nostalgia to your table with these timeless favorites!
Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping
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Cranberry Jello Salad is a sweet-tart dessert salad loaded with crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, cranberries and a tangy cream cheese topping! It’s perfect to any night of the year!
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Lime Jello Salad Recipe with Cream Cheese
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Lime jello salad is a holiday tradition that has stood the test of time. Make this vintage recipe to add a little sweetness to a heavy, holiday meal.
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Orange Jello Salad with Pudding Whipped Cream
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This Orange Jello Salad is a retro throwback dessert that tastes like creamsicles in Jello form with a sweet, creamy topping and a sweet-tart layer of orange gelatin, mandarin oranges, and orange juice concentrate! Orange Jello Salad is one of our favorite summer treats (even though we eat it year round!) and everybody loves when you show up at a potluck or picnic or reunion carrying it!
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Coca-Cola Jello Salad
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Coca-Cola Jello Salad is a jiggly, fruity treat studded with chopped tart cherries and crushed pineapple, with a bit of kick from the Coca-Cola. It’s especially fun made in a jello mold!
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Triple Layer Vintage Christmas Jell-O Salad
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There’s always room for Jell-O, especially one as festive and fun as this Triple Layer Vintage Christmas Jell-O Salad with red, white and green layers that are perfect for Christmas dinner!
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The Best Cherry Pineapple Jello Salad
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Sweet, fruity, and such a treat, this throwback Cherry Pineapple Jello Salad is the perfect chilled side dish (yes, we eat jello as a side dish) or dessert to make ahead this summer! It goes really well with grilled or smoked meats at cookouts, and it takes just 15 minutes to throw together!
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Strawberry Jello Salad
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This Easy Strawberry Jello Salad recipe is a quick and healthy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth. With only 4 ingredients, it couldn’t be easier to whip up and since it includes cottage cheese, I know that it’s packed with goodness. Plus, you can make it in under 5 minutes!
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Festive Cherry Pie Jell-O Salad
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If you love cherry pie, you are going to love this Festive Cherry Pie Jello Salad. With just two ingredients, it is hands down the quickest and easiest dessert salad you’ll find. Fun and festive, it will brighten your dinner table at the holidays or any day.
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Vintage Lime Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
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Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is the perfect side to bring to potlucks and holidays! It’s sweet and creamy yet has a delicious crunch that will have you going back for more.
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Cherry Jello Salad with Fruit
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Cherry Jello Salad is a delightful, light, and fruity dessert, perfect after a heavy meal. Get creative in the kitchen with this delicious treat, which is easily modifiable and adds color to any Christmas or Easter spread.
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Orange Jello Salad
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Orange Jello Salad is an easy, refreshing dessert you can make ahead of time. With mandarin oranges and pineapple juice, this Jello salad recipe adds a touch of nostalgia to any occasion.
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Mosaic Jello
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Mosaic Jello is a fun, colorful, and pretty multi-colored gelatin dessert that resembles a cathedral window.
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