4 Light and Fluffy Jello Salads

When you want a sweet dessert but are watching your calories and fat, then here is a light and fluffy treat for you. These jello salads are so good and can be modified to sugar free and low calorie. They are light, fluffy, fruity, and oh so good! Jello salads are such a delicious snack or dessert and are good any time of year.
Orange and Pineapple Jello Salad
Ingredients
20 oz. can of crushed pineapple
15 oz. can of mandarin oranges
8 oz. container of whipped topping
3 oz. box of orange jello
1.34 oz. box of instant vanilla pudding
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Measure out 1 cup of the juice from the oranges and pineapple and add it to a large mixing bowl. Add the jello and pudding and whisk until mixture becomes thick. Add the pineapple, oranges, and whipped topping mixing until everything is combined. You can also stir in the chopped pecans if you desire. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Lime Jello Salad
Ingredients
20 oz. can of crushed pineapple
8 oz. container of whipped topping
8 oz. package of cream cheese
2 3 oz. boxes of lime jello
2 cups of boiling water
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the lime jello and whisk until all the jello is dissolved. Add the cream cheese to the dissolved jello, (I cut the cream cheese into chunks). Whisk the cream cheese until it has melted and blended into the jello. There will still be some small bits of cheese but that is ok. Add the pineapple with the juice and mix everything well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Then add the whipped topping and pecans if desired, stirring until completely combined. Place back into refrigerator until ready to serve.
Lemon Jello Salad
Ingredients
2 3 oz. boxes of lemon jello
3.4 oz. box of lemon pudding
8 oz. container of whipped topping
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 cups of boiling water
Instructions
Pour 2 cups of boiling water to lemon jello and whisk until dissolved. In a separate bowl mix pudding and milk, whisking until thick. Then combine jello and pudding together whisking until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Add whipped topping and stir until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Strawberry Jello Salad
Ingredients
2 cups chopped strawberries
8 oz. container of whipped topping
2 3 oz. boxes of strawberry jello
16 oz. container of cottage cheese
Instructions
Mix together jello and cottage cheese until well combined. Add strawberries and whipped topping and stir until everything is completely combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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[@carolkropczynski3636]

My mom use to make one called Watergate salad… pistachio pudding. cool whip, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries . She would fix it at holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@angelaharmon6267]

My mom did too

[@danieltursi804]

Not jello

[@michaeltres]

I remember it well. I could have eaten the whole bowl. It's not a Jell-O concoction, but that may be why I liked it best!!

[@Barbaracoyle]

I make that around the holidays

[@pettytoni1955]

I loved making Ambrosia Salad with fruit cocktail, crushed pineapple, mini-marshmallows, flaked coconut, canned Mandarin oranges, Cool Whip (more stable than whipped cream) and a dollop or two of sour cream (or plain yogurt) to balance the sweetness. Yum!

[@spacenerd9499]

This is my dish I take to holidays. Yum

[@musingsfromthehill9030]

Mine too

[@UranaSKush]

Sounds great! Thank you

[@ViviSkull05]

For Thanksgiving use instead of pineapples in the lime Jello use sliced pears. We call it pear salad. It tastes great, very mellow and sweet, and not a taste people seem to have too often.

[@sarahmartinbemrich8331]

Chef Kristie, there is a pistachio salad that is a family favorite. It's pistachio pudding mix, and crushed pineapple, with mini marshmellows, pecans and cut Maraschino Cherries and whipped topping. It's delicious too! Every Easter it was on our table, you can add a cup of coconut too 😀 Now is the perfect time for these salads, thanks again! ♡sBm

[@wg8517]

We call it Watergate salad

[@HayleyBosman]

We make a variation of this as well. We call it pistachio fluff(:

[@wg8517]

We call it Watergate Salad

[@margoriecannon7633]

**😂😂

[@leahrowe847]

LOL... We don't put cherries in it, & call it "Bait," bc it looks like fishing Bait, but it tastes so heavenly you're just Baited to eat it!!

[@vangogo6819]

I grew up on jello salads like these in the 60's, my mum made one she called "Hawaiian Fluff", she made her own whipped cream with pineapple juice and pieces, oranges, coconut and maraschino cherries chopped finely;I loved it. Now I am going to have to make one as it is very hot here, thanks for the inspiration.

[@patw7174]

Is there any substitute for the milk?

[@vangogo6819]

@@patw7174 I don't know, I don't eat dairy very often myself but I do indulge once in a while. Isn't there non-dairy whipped topping you could use as a substitute? I'm old fashioned,lol, I still prefer making my own with heavy whipping cream, good luck to you! 🤗🍨

[@Mark-iv7np]

Hi, I'd much appreciate the recipe.

[@vangogo6819]

@@Mark-iv7np As soon as can find it I will post it to you , it's in a binder with most of her recipes that my father put together after she died. He didn't bother putting the recipes into categories so it's always a treasure hunt when I look for something, one of these decades I will get around to organising it.

[@deniseveiw7992]

I like the different flavors of the jello salads.

[@diannakins4198]

My mother used to make all these different Jell-O salads when I was growing up. They were always so satisfying in the summer. And she could make a dessert go along way with eight people. Thank you for showing the salads

[@kathrynpupos9103]

Another one my Mom made for potlucks is : lg box of strawberry/banana jello use pack directions for hot water. Use only half cold water amount, add in well drained crushed pineapple, 1 container crushed frozen strawberries and 1 mashed ripe banana. Pour half mixture into 9×9 dish. Place that container into refrigerator to set.About 30 minutes. Use a medium size sour cream to layer 1/2 inch thick then add rest of jello mixture on top and return to refrigerator to set.

[@susancarmack533]

My Mom was the Queen of Jello salad. These bring back memories. Thank you.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Love those sweet memories! Thanks for watching!

[@momstermom2939]

My mom always snuck in veggies!

[@morecoffeeplz9992]

This morning, made a 1/2 batch of the last one. Used sugar free black Cherry jello and thawed frozen cherries. Wish I could find sugar free cool whip! OMG… this is heaven on these HOT days. Thanks for helping me rediscover the love of Jello.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I’m definitely going to try this with the cherries!! Yum!!

[@Andie1951]

You could whip your own cream and sweeten it with Splenda or erythritol.

[@charvankerck9617]

Thank you. Moms recipes disappeared. Love it .

[@vdivapino8898]

My aunt has a recipe for apricot jello. TO DIE FOR!!!!! Getting extremely difficult to get apricot jello these days. Thank goodness for Amazon. My mom has been making this for every family function and literally can’t show up without it.

[@christinabernat6709]

Will you please share what was in it?

[@brendachavers7605]

They are great in a pie crust too!

[@ambermac77]

I was just thinking the lemon one would be awesome in a pie crust!!

[@pamramsom6233]

We always made jello or pudding. Remember whip and chill?

[@elroy8272]

Special occasions mom made "green stuff". Coolwhip with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows ..extra nuts optional. Yum

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I’ve heard it called green stuff too! 😊

[@connielaws1674]

This was called Watergate Salad back in the 70’s…I guess because it was popular around the time of the Watergate scandal. My mom still makes it and we love it!

[@Caledoniarose]

My Grandmother always made her version of "green stuff" every Christmas! It just wasn't Christmas without it. After she passed, my Aunt made her first attempt to keep the tradition alive. However, she was in a rush and only had one box of lime jello, so she combined it with a box of cherry she did have. After all she thought, red and green govtogether at Christmas. Right? Weeelll... Turns out when you mix red and green jello in the recipe it turns a sort of grayish color. So that first Christmas after Grandma's passing we had "GRAY Stuff"! It looked kinda like brain tissue. Not very festive. Made us miss Grandma but we also had a good laugh to balance our grief.

[@connielaws1674]

@@Caledoniarose 😂Great story and great memories!

[@mistyb8434]

Yes, I love this one! A few years ago I decided to pullout some old jello recipes and I made the “green stuff”! 😂 Also, a mandarin orange, tapioca pudding recipe with dream whip (can’t remember all the ingredients), but this definitely my favorite!

[@jeanash9502]

Wonderful 👏 just found jello recipes on utube. Yummy, must get mixing 😋 😋

[@joycegilkey3677]

I love these light salads any time of the year. Peach is also good.

[@janetkaygallagher1555]

I am glad I found this channel. I just bought 10 boxes of Jello, two of each flavor. I would never have thought of putting pudding and Jello together. I will have to go to the store again for the pudding and Cool-Whip. Then I'll try your recipes. Thank YOU!

[@wg8517]

All good and fairly easy to make

[@lagayames9034]

The lemon is beautiful

[@dinosaurdanruby3456]

My mom made a 2 similar recipe for my sister's wedding dinner, one strawberry and 1 lemon. She added little pieces of angel food cake before refrigerating. It was 62 years ago and I can still remember how delicious it was.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Yes they’re all so yummy! 😊

[@lupeespinoza2182]

Yummy delicious

[@Lovelifetodayandqlways]

Thanks!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! You are the first I have ever gotten. I truly appreciate your kind support. God bless! 😊❤️

[@bonniemrnka9472]

I use fresh whipped cream. Makes a huge difference in taste and is much healthier.

[@sharonhermes8131]

I agree, but I save my whipping cream for my coffee...lol. I try to find True whip it doesn't have all the hydrogenated oils in it. Walmart finally started selling it again😊

[@janetmcabee]

The lime jello flavor is great at Christmas time, when you use pieces of red Maraschino cherries drained, cut in half & mixed in.. very festive looking with the red & green appearance or you could use the green cherries in the pink jello for another Christmas party item.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I’m going to have to try that at Christmas!! Thanks for sharing!

[@pchyme]

My family makes an amazing pistachio jello salad with milk, fruit cocktail, crushed pineapple, whipped cream topping, and pistachio pudding powder. We call it Pistachio delight!

[@IntheKitchenwithKaren]

Oh that pineapple orange one was calling my name! Loved that you showed us three different varieties!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you for watching! They are all so yummy!

[@shannonwaltemate9961]

I made this salad at work one night and it is really yummy!

[@mariamchami2769]

Four actually!

[@joycewithrow8929]

They all look so yummy!

[@ritabrunetti381]

Thanks for sharing!! Be well.

[@BH-zx4dm]

Excellent recipes. Excellent presentation. Thank you!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you for watching!

[@pattyfarrington1798]

I still make jello desserts.It brings back memories.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I agree they definitely bring back memories for me too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@auroraochoa9643]

Thank you for the additional recipes. I make my fruit salad with cocktail fruit, marshmallows, any flavor of jello Cool whip. Additionally nuts or coconut.

[@deeregirl7356]

I love Jello salads, these all look so good. I found at a thrift store a small cook book made my the Jello company from the 50/60 its amazing how far that went with their creativity. I look forward to trying these. Thanks

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Very interesting cook book find! It really is amazing how many variations there are in jello salads.

[@vanessadobbins6885]

I’ll try the mandarin orange/pineapple! Thanks for sharing and God bless you!!!!!

[@texasoutlook60]

The strawberry and cottage cheese recipe is the one my grandmother made for potluck at church or if guest were coming. She would put hers in 9 x 13 in container, also. I just found you and I'm looking forward to more videos. Thanks & Blessings ~Sidney Anne

[@susancarmack533]

You can also add pretzels as a crust to make it a pie

[@elroy8272]

That one was just called the pink stuff. Mostly at holiday's

[@angelathrailkill7271]

@@susancarmack533That's true! Graham cracker crust wouldn't be bad either.

[@corey1788]

We used to do several versions of that. Cherry jelly with Maraschino cherries and cottage cheese. And a lime jello and pineapple with cottage cheese. All had the cool whip also.

[@christinebuckley7822]

.y mom made one with raw cranberry relish. Don't know how she got it to gel but it is a favorite turkey day memory.

[@charlottecampbell417]

Thank you ever so much. I did not grow up with any of these salads. But have enjoyed them at social events.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

@@charlottecampbell417 I’m so glad to give you some of these delicious Jello salads.

[@michelebadey3883]

JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!AND I AM STAYING. Now II HAVE TO CATCH UP ON THE OLD ONES.😀😀

[@ajinpnw6221]

There is nothing low calorie about any of these yummy recipes…all look awesome thank you!

[@jem2971]

I make my pistachio pudding with cool whip, cottage cheese, pistachio pudding mix, and crush pineapple. Mix all together. Its as delicious as your strawberry salad. Thank you for sharing. 😋

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I love pistachio anything!

[@HKLee-dn1fh]

Oh my goodness… It’s the first time seeing this kind of dessert. So interesting to try. Thanks chef..

[@constanceschulz5418]

You can put these into a gramcracker crust too.

[@gaylescovel7308]

Brilliant idea!

[@happy1831]

Or, Chinese noodles, like the ones uncooked, placed over chicken chow mein in a little bag......NEVER 🥨

[@dorothysue1]

I made the Strawberry recipe yesterday. It was gone in minutes! Everybody absolutely loved it. Thank you.

[@lynngoins9516]

I had the strawberry/cottage cheese salad years ago and I remembered it was so good!! I looked and looked for a recipe and never found one. THANK YOU!!!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Patricia-qq4wi]

I loved this video because my mom used to never make any type of ambrosia or jello fluff stuff, but my best friend's mom did! and I loved them. Now I make them myself and will be trying out the Strawberry! Thanks 💖

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

I love how certain recipes can bring back sweet memories! Thanks so much Patricia!

[@beatricejanebelk2931]

I like they all Thank You for Sharing all of your Recipe I enjoyed watching all of your Video GOD BLESSED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'AND FRIENDS HAVE A GREAT DAY

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you! ❤️

[@marycrawley3293]

I just made something similar but didn’t need any pudding . Just used 2 small Boxes of raspberry jello , you put the powder in the bowl then a cup of sour cream , mix it then added fresh strawberries that i diced then I diced some pineapple chunks then some maraschino cherries folded it in the sour cream and jello powder then last I made home made whipped cream folded it in, let it set in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Delicious! These all look Delicious. I’m from Georgia and grew up with this kind of jello fluff salads, they are great anytime if the year, they’re so easy and fast to make !

[@louiserodriguez2720]

I love ❤all those Salas they are delicious I m making some this Saturday thanks

[@Andie1951]

My mother always made a green jellied salad and a red jellied salad (clamato and lemon jello) for Christmas dinner. I love them but my kids wouldn't even try them! I'm going to give you her recipe for the green one. We called it Toby's Green Salad after the woman who gave her the recipe. Dissolve 4 ounces of lime jello in ½ cup of boiling water. Add: 1 cucumber 🥒 (grated) 1 onion (grated) 15 oz. cottage cheese 1 tablespoon of Miracle Whip (you could probably sub with mayonnaise) Mix these together and add them to the dissolved Jell-O. Pour it into a greased mold. Let it set overnight. It's delicious! Trust me.🤗

[@alicethomas6472]

Any of these is perfect for summertime. Cool & refreshing & light. I probably will say the strawberry is my favorite too. I will make each one of these. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thanks for watching!

[@marthapetru2318]

All of these are my favorite.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Yes! I can’t choose one favorite! 😁

[@joannsimpson9568]

OMG these are all so delicious looking. I've made alot of jello salads and love them. Grew up with them. Mom always made them too and I made them for my kids and my kids make them for their children.

[@catval2940]

Wow this is terrific, all in one place. Thank you.

[@southerngal7582]

So glad your video showed up l love Jello salad never knew how to make them yummy yummy 😋😋😋

[@dianawoods6991]

These salads are really easy thank you! 🍓

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you for watching Diana!

[@sheliaporter6795]

My favorites are the lime and the orange. My mama used to make Jello Salads for every holiday, birthday celebration and during the summer. This brings back so many memories!

[@nancyimbleau2023]

Thank you for sharing your recipes I'm going to try these out all look yummy!

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thanks Nancy! I’m making a jello salad for Easter just haven’t decided which one yet. 😂

[@joannekalish1020]

They all sound delicious. I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing. J

[@tammieeastman2831]

Oh these recipes are wonderful I can't wait to try them all out this is Tammy Eastman from Amarillo Texas and I put on some weight here lately the last 6 months I want to get it back off and this would be a great dessert for me cuz I'm always making pies and cakes and no one's here to eat with me well I'll let you know how that works for me bye thank you for the recipe

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ApartmentKing66]

So you spell your first name 2 different ways? Never seen that before.

[@tammieeastman2831]

Yeah it's Tammy with i e

[@leeannafitzgerel8740]

If you are slimming, use a few more nuts for a crust, and it will be more like a pie. Sugar free Jello and pudding, and you will get a lot of flavor for your calorie and carbs.

[@jerriewyatt905]

They all look delicious

[@BelindaLee-fy6iq]

Tha.nks for lovely pudding. Lovies belinda

[@sharonlatour6230]

All of those look delicious! Thank you Chef Kristi!!

[@makeithappen3165]

Reminds me of my Aunt when I was a kid. Great for low carb snack.

[@peggypeters6676]

These salads are NOT low carb!

[@MsMaxie]

I love jello salads and they’re so easy to convert to sugar free/keto desserts!! Thank you for sharing these recipes with us, such fond memories of holiday get togethers!

[@dianejohanson98]

My favorite is the Lime. I’ve never tried it with cream cheese though, I’ve always made it with cottage cheese instead. I’ll have to try it with the cream cheese next time.

[@SheriPhaffArtPaintBrushed]

My favourite jello salad is a lime with dried onions, chopped cucumbers, pineapple and a bit of mayo for creaminess - mmm tangy sweet crunchy goodness!

[@Momster1000]

I make a cranberry jello mold that has cream cheese. I find it easiest to add the softened cream cheese a little bit at a time , it blends easily with minimal lumps. Btw these all look soooooo good!😀

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you! Cranberry jello salad sounds delicious!

[@christinabernat6709]

I think here the lumps are intentional, and their bits added to the whole effect.

[@Rene_B7578]

😋 They all look good! The lemon one is more of a mousse or fluffy dessert than a salad. 🍨

[@starla8749]

Thank you for sharing!! I'm a huge fan of anything lemon. I'll be trying these soon.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rocknrita1349]

I absolutely love these salads for a dessert!

[@pamelajohnson9810]

Thanks for showing and sharing these delicious salads

[@liztracyspazzy]

Sweetened condensed milk is a great addition to these! Try it! Yum!

[@dellareserolle-qt9io]

Yummy, I love jello. I will try your jello salad recipes.😊❤

[@alexvargo195]

I love these old time Jell-O salads so I am finally going to make one of your fabulous dishes

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Yay!!

[@jeankelly368]

I love these recipes. Thank you for sharing.

[@gregory129]

My mom used to make a great jello dish. It was three layers. One with pineapple. One with cool whip or cream cheese. One with nuts. Sooo good!

[@juliebransfield529]

Just made all 4 and they're going to be a wonderful addition to our summer potlucks, picnics, and cookouts!🎉

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Yes perfect for summer! 😃

[@valeriekehrt7566]

My Grandma made pink stuff. I 've made it. So good. I believe strawberry jello cool whip mix,cream cheese.

[@cathypeterson2874]

They all look so good! Thank you for the recipes!❤

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@naomimagee844]

Just found you and am so glad I did!!❤️❤️

[@possecomitatus77]

Thank you for your brevity and abundant information.

[@erendiresendez785]

They all look scrumptious. Thank you for sharing your recipes ☺️

[@bearfime]

Thanks. These are all wonderful. Thank you.

[@rosettamcfall8982]

I like my pink stuff.. 1 lrg coolwhip , 1 small cont. sour cream, 1 lrg box cherry jello. 2 cans fruit cocktail drained . 1/2 cup pecans or more if u like.. mix all together .. so yummy. Thanks for all the other ideas

[@jenniferkristen80]

The last one, with the cottage cheese was always my grandmother and my favorite!!!!

[@elizabethpayne4517]

Thank you for the wonderful memories, I watched this and I remembered making these with my mom, mother in law and Grandma

[@deborahjpinson6551]

Love your recipes. I sometimes add coconut and mini marshmallows along with walnuts! Thank you for the recipes.

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@christasmith7311]

Thank you for the nice Video. The Desserts look so Delicious mmmh. 😋⚘️blessings from Germany 🙏

[@Lovelifetodayandqlways]

Hi Kristi, Your orange jello salad is my husband's favorite, I hope you have a Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄

[@calvinguile1315]

I love these...

[@joanneskillings309]

Going To Try These Looks Delicious. 😋

[@joycegilkey3677]

I love the lime and the strawberry!!

[@santinomartinez7592]

Been years since I've had this stuff!

[@trishhill7563]

The last one....minus the cottage cheese replace with cream cheese. Yummy 😋

[@naomimagee844]

Just found you!!!! Glad I did❤️❤️

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Aww thanks and welcome!!

[@jeanastowell4635]

Thanks for these jello recipes. Going to try them all..❤

[@cynbartek9324]

New here. :-) Jello salads were popular in my Midwestern childhood. A local family restaurant's buffet usually featured four different kinds. I moved to the desert SW years ago, where they're basically unknown; only Albertson's (grocery) sells a flavor, and that is Pistachio.

[@nickselaiden8752]

Super good and easy for summertime dessert ... No heating an oven either 😋✌️

[@ChefKristiThymetoCook]

Yes! Perfect for summer and so delicious! 😊

[@joyceedwards9652]

Really good ideas!!!

[@vickihandel3620]

Have you ever had the layered blueberry jello recipe? I’ve seen it with and without the crushed pretzel crust. It has blueberry pie filling , pecans and pineapple layering with a cream cheese and sour cream layer . TY for sharing these recipes! I’ve had them however due to years and moves I’ve lost many recipes from the 60-80’s.

[@brendachavers7605]

I make all of these and I love then all.

[@keepnreal7835]

So glad I found these recipes; my Mom kept some kind of jello salad in our fridge at all times. Im having a hard time finding one that was light colored and had grated cheddar cheese, chopped pecans and I think crushed pineapple, anyone else remember one like that from 60’s or 70’s?

[@alanadickerson6800]

Maybe ;Sawdust is in the name or thats what it is called. Yours and a few others had questions about the Jello salads ya'll grew up with. I know i have seen them on the internet, just cant remember the names or web they are on!! Sorry!!😮 Of can can find s the 9ne that i think has ot 8 lll have to Come back with a new comment. Any way, I'll see what i can do! God bless us all!🥰🙏

[@gloriamarshall7759]

Just found your channel. I love Jello salads any time of the year, but in the summer they really hit the spot on a hot summer day. These all sound yummy, but strawberry always going to be my favorite. I am always looking for a good lemon desert to fix. Can't wait to try this one. I will be looking forward to more videos.