Coke® Jell-O® Salad

This recipe for the holiday-gathering classic uses cola, pineapple, cherries, and pecans to bring a unique gelatin salad to the dinner table.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, drained
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 4 cups cold cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®), divided
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
• 1 teaspoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage to a boil in a pot; add gelatin mix and stir to dissolve completely. Remove pot from heat and let cool slightly, gradually stirring cherries, pineapple, and pecans into the gelatin mixture before it sets.

Step 2

Pour gelatin mixture into a large bowl add remaining chilled cola beverage and stir.

Step 3

Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours; garnish with Cheddar cheese and creamy salad dressing.