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coke salad

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Carol Powell
@memtiques
Ozark, MO

This recipe is always fixed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is a rich tasting gelatin salad with fruit and nuts and you will hope you have leftovers for a snack later!

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(2 ratings)
yield 8 -10
prep time 1 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For coke salad

  • 2 pkg
    black cherry or any red jello
  • 6 oz
    coca cola - no diet cola
  • 1 can
    dark sweet cherries
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple
  • 1 c
    pecans, in pieces

How To Make coke salad

  • 1
    Drain cherries and pineapple into a saucepan. Set aside the fruit. Bring juices to a boil and remove from heat.
  • 2
    Add Jello and dissolve thoroughly in the hot liquid.
  • 3
    Add Coca Cola slowly. Do not use diet soda. It will foam but that will mostly dissipate as it cools. Chill until it starts to thicken.
  • 4
    Add all the fruit and the pecans and stir well. Pour into a mold or dish and chill until firmly set.
  • 5
    This recipe is pretty in a crystal bowl. It will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator.
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