The Best Jell O Salad Ever Strawberry Jello Salad With Banana Recipe

Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with Antoinette's legendary Strawberry Jell-O Salad! This recipe, passed down for over 40 years, is a vibrant and refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings or holiday celebrations. The creamy whipped cream (or Cool Whip for convenience) complements the sweet strawberries and bananas beautifully, creating a delightful texture and flavor combination. This easy-to-make salad is sure to become a family favorite! Easily adaptable to other berries or cherries – get creative and make it your own!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 135.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Jell O Salad Ever Strawberry Jello Salad With Banana

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How to Make The Best Jell O Salad Ever Strawberry Jello Salad With Banana

  1. Prepare 1 (3-ounce) package of strawberry Jell-O according to package directions the night before in a large bowl. Refrigerate until completely set and firm.
  2. Gently whisk the set Jell-O in its bowl to break up any large clumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 2 ripe bananas (mashed with a food processor), 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and chopped using a food processor), and 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip) whipped to soft peaks.
  4. Gently fold the banana and cherry mixture into the prepared Jell-O until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the mixture into your serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thickened.
  6. Garnish with fresh strawberries (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

17g

Carbs

7g