Sawdust Salad

Sawdust salad is a layered lemon and orange gelatin salad with crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and a custard layer topped with sliced bananas and toasted coconut.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 485 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
• 2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine lemon and orange gelatin powders and boiling water. Stir until powders are dissolved, then stir in drained pineapple and marshmallows. Refrigerate until firm.

Step 2

While gelatin mixture is chilling, whisk together pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, and flour in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick. Stir constantly and do not allow mixture to scorch. Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the set gelatin mixture.

Step 3

Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain, then layer sliced bananas over custard mixture.

Step 4

Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, then beat in cream cheese until smooth. Spread mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Step 5

Chill salad for 2 to 4 hours before serving.