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Jello Salad Recipe

Jello Salad is a great retro holiday dessert that is delicious and easy to whip up ahead of family picnics, BBQs, and other big gatherings.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water 907 grams
  • 6 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix 170 grams (2 boxes)
  • 3.4 ounces Jell-O vanilla instant pudding mix 96 grams (1 box)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip 227 grams, thawed if frozen (1 tub)
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries 454 grams, diced
  • 2½ cups mini marshmallows 108 grams

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a pot on the stove.
    4 cups water
    overhead view of ingredients for jello salad in individual bowls.
  • Add the Jell-O and the instant pudding mixes to a large bowl. Add in the water and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
    6 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix, 3.4 ounces Jell-O vanilla instant pudding mix, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  • Use an electric mixer to break up the Jell-O and pudding mixture.
    ingredients for jello salad in a glass bowl.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip, strawberries, and marshmallows.
    8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 pound fresh strawberries, 2½ cups mini marshmallows
    jello salad in a glass bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.2mg