Luscious Lemon Salad Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Luscious Lemon Salad! This vibrant, sweet and tangy lemon jello salad is the perfect addition to your next barbecue, potluck, or summer gathering. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a burst of sunshine in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 520.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Luscious Lemon Salad

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How to Make Luscious Lemon Salad

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 (12 ounce) can Mountain Dew and stir well to combine.
  3. Gently fold in 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained), and 1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling (reserve half for later).
  4. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart oblong dish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the jello is completely set.
  6. In a separate bowl, gently fold the remaining 1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling into 1 (8 ounce) container of thawed Cool Whip.
  7. Spread the Cool Whip mixture evenly over the chilled jello salad.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

147g

Fat

31g

Carbs

38g