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    Home » 4th Of July

    Cherry Lemonade Jello Salad

    Published: Apr 6, 2020 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Cherry Lemonade Jello Salad is remarkably refreshing, has a pop of flavor and just says spring and summertime. This salad is incredibly easy to make and can be whipped up for a picnic, family gathering or holiday! 

    Jell-O salad in a green bowl on a brown cutting board.
    Yum! This delicious Jell-O salad is full of flavor and so easy to make.

    Summertime is coming and with that is warmer weather and outdoor fun! Of course, that means picnics and family gatherings and reunions. That of course, means bringing something along that everyone enjoys and will receive raves. This Cherry Lemonade Jello Salad is just what everyone will love.

    You will enjoy it too as it is so simple to make and as easy as can be. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time for it to chill in the refrigerator.

    How much time is needed to chill in the fridge?

    All together, you are going to want about 5-6 hours. It is a recipe to make in the morning and work on it throughout the day. If you do, you can eat it for supper that night. You can also make it before bed and then finish it in the morning for a lunch or midday picnic.

    Box of cherry jello and a can of frozen lemonade
    Only a few ingredients in this Jell-O salad!

    All you need to start the recipe is a box of cherry Jell-O (you can use a generic brand) and a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen. Does this recipe sound familiar?

    I have a grape jello salad recipe that is like this. In fact, this recipe is so versatile you can come up with so many variations. In this case, the cherry lemon flavor of this salad recipe compliment each other so well. Oh, the flavors like each other.

    This cherry Jell-O salad has Cool Whip, also. I recommend using actual Cool Whip verses whipping cream in this case. I believe the texture is better for this Jell-O salad recipe.

    How long can a Jello Salad stay out the fridge?

    It is so important to make sure that refrigerated foods stay cool so that bacteria doesn't have time to grow. A Jello Salad can stay out of the fridge for about 2 hours.

    If it is extremely hot outside, then about 30 minutes. You can use an ice bucket or container of ice to make it last a little longer outside. Safety is always first, so plan accordingly.

    Process

    You can make this salad so quickly. Simply add the cherry Jello to the bottom of a medium bowl and pour over boiling water. Make sure you stir well and as the instructions on the box says, stir about 2 minutes.

    Liquid Jello in a clear bowl
    Dissolve the Jell-O like you would any other time making it.

    After stirring the Jello so there is no granules left, add in the lemonade concentrate. Then pop it in the fridge like you would with normal Jello.

    After about 4-5 hours, when the Jell-O is firm, put the Cool Whip on the Jell-O and mix with a hand mixer.

    The mixture will turn into little bite sized pieces (in a way). Not going to lie, it feels a little wrong mixing up perfectly formed Jell-O. But I promise, the end result is a good one.

    That's it! The mixture needs to stay in the fridge for about another 1-2 hours just to firm up, but if you were in a rush, you could serve it immediately.

    Cherry Lemonade Salad in a bowl on a cutting board

    Serve with your favorite picnic recipes such as Best Baked Beans (a reader favorite!) and Grilled Chicken Marinade.

    cherry Jell-O in a green bowl.

    Cherry Lemonade Jello Salad

    Kim Strawn
    A delicious and easy Jello salad with 3 simple ingredients and a wonderful pop of flavor.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 7 mins
    Refrigerate Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 7 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 132 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 oz cherry Jello
    • 6 oz frozen lemonade concentrate thawed
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • 8 oz Cool Whip

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together dry Jello and boiling water
    • Mix well and completely, about 2 minutes
    • Add lemonade concentrate
    • Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or until firm
    • Place Cool Whip on top of Jello and using a hand mixer, mix until completely combined
    • Place in fridge for 1-2 hours longer to help firm up Jello
      *Note: Can be served immediately after this step. The Jello is firmer if placed in fridge, but is not necessary to serve the salad.*
    • Serve

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword jello salad, picnic recipe
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    Cherry Jell-O salad in a green bowl with a serving spoon.

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    1. Sara

      October 23, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      I used limeade instead of lemonade because my daughter wanted cherry limeade jello for her birthday meal. It was really good! I've made it twice with limeade and it's delicious! I bet it's good with lemonade too!

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      • Kim

        October 24, 2022 at 10:03 am

        Limeade would be so good! I'll have to try that myself, I think my family would enjoy it!

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