Red Hot Mama Salad Recipe

Name: Red Hot Mama Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 (16-ounce) bag Red Hot candies; Lemon Jell O Gelatin; 1 (15-ounce) jar applesauce; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Pecans; 1 cup finely chopped celery

This Red Hot Mama Salad recipe has been a cherished family tradition for generations, passed down from grandmothers to mothers and now to children. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, this vibrant and surprisingly delicious salad takes center stage, delighting everyone with its unique sweet and spicy kick. The creamy, cool base perfectly complements the warm, spicy red hot candy topping – a flavor combination you won't soon forget! Prepare to wow your family and friends with this unforgettable holiday treat.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 286.6 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Hot Mama Salad

1 cup water
1 (16-ounce) bag Red Hot candies
Lemon Jell O Gelatin
1 (15-ounce) jar applesauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Pecans
1 cup finely chopped celery

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How to Make Red Hot Mama Salad

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 (16 ounce) bag of Red Hot candies.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, until candies are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 (3-ounce) package of cherry Jell-O and 1 (15-ounce) jar of applesauce. Mix until well combined.
In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in 1 cup of finely chopped celery and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans using a spoon.
In a greased 9x9 inch baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly.
Pour the warm Red Hot applesauce mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the Red Hot applesauce mixture is completely set.