Jello Salad Ideas | Tasty and Colorful Treats

Jello Salad Ideas – If you are looking for some colourful, tasty, and easy-to-make salad, then Jello salad is a great option. Jello salad is prepared by mixing jelly, fruits, cream, and sometimes dry fruits, which looks great and is also fun to eat. Jelly salad is not only liked by children but also by adults. 

The best thing about it is that it is very easy to make, and you can make it unique by adding fruits, cream, or many other things of your choice. It is very easy to make for parties, functions, or summer holidays. Try new Jello salad ideas and give a cool twist to your food!

Jello Salad Ideas

Here are 60+ Jello Salad Ideas ranging from nostalgic classics to fun, modern takes — perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a playful treat:

Fruit-Based Jello Salads

1. Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad
2. Orange Mandarin Jello Salad
3. Raspberry Jello Salad with Pineapple
4. Cherry Jello Salad with Cola
5. Blueberry Jello Salad
6. Mixed Berry Gelatin Salad
7. Peach Jello Cottage Cheese Salad
8. Cranberry Jello Salad with Apples
9. Tropical Fruit Cocktail Jello Salad
10. Grape Jello with Fresh Grapes

Pineapple-Infused Jello Salads

1. Lime Jello Salad with Crushed Pineapple
2. Pineapple & Carrot Sunshine Salad
3. Pineapple Cream Cheese Jello Mold
4. Pineapple Orange Fluff Jello
5. Cherry Pineapple Congealed Salad
6. Pineapple Coconut Jello Salad
7. Strawberry Pineapple Layered Jello
8. Pineapple Banana Gelatin Delight
9. Spiced Pineapple Ring Jello Mold
10. Pineapple Marshmallow Jello Salad

Creamy Jello Fluff Salads

1. Cherry Coke Fluff Salad
2. Orange Creamsicle Jello Salad
3. Strawberry Banana Yogurt Fluff
4. Lime Jello & Cottage Cheese Salad
5. Raspberry Cream Cheese Fluff
6. Pink Cloud Jello Salad
7. Blueberry Cream Cheese Delight
8. Peaches & Cream Jello Salad
9. Banana Pudding Jello Salad
10. Key Lime Pie Jello Salad

Vegetable Jello Salads (Retro Favorites)

1. Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad
2. Celery & Lemon Jello Mold
3. Cucumber Lime Gelatin Salad
4. Beet & Raspberry Jello Salad
5. Tomato Aspic with Celery
6. Carrot Apple Gelatin Slaw
7. Lime Jello with Shredded Carrots
8. Green Olive & Lemon Jello Mold
9. Garden Veggie Gelatin Salad
10. Horseradish Tomato Gelatin Ring

Dessert-Style Jello Salads

1. Strawberry Cheesecake Jello Salad
2. Chocolate Cherry Jello Delight
3. Rainbow Layered Gelatin Salad
4. Cotton Candy Jello Fluff
5. Marshmallow Cream Strawberry Salad
6. Pina Colada Jello Salad
7. Root Beer Float Jello Salad
8. S’mores Jello Salad (with graham & chocolate)
9. Pumpkin Spice Jello Salad
10. Neapolitan Jello Mold

Tropical & Coconut-Inspired Jello Salads

1. Pineapple Coconut Cream Jello
2. Ambrosia Jello Salad
3. Mango Coconut Jello Ring
4. Pina Colada Fruit Jello Salad
5. Guava Cream Gelatin Salad
6. Coconut Lime Fluff Salad
7. Tropical Mango & Orange Gelatin
8. Banana Coconut Cream Jello
9. Passion Fruit Jello Delight
10. Lychee Pineapple Jello Salad

Fun Party or Holiday-Themed Jello Salads

1. Christmas Red & Green Layered Jello
2. Fourth of July Jello Stars
3. Halloween Orange & Black Jello Mold
4. Easter Pastel Jello Cubes
5. Valentine’s Strawberry Heart Jello

Would you like detailed recipes for any of these? I can give step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and variations!

Recipes

1. Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups crushed pretzels
2. 3/4 cup butter, melted
3. 3 tbsp sugar
4. 8 oz cream cheese, softened
5. 1 cup sugar
6. 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
7. 6 oz strawberry Jello
8. 2 cups boiling water
9. 2 cups sliced strawberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar. Pat into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Cream the cream cheese and 1 cup of the sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Evenly spread over the cooled crust.
3. Mix Jello with boiling water, and allow to cool a little. Stir in strawberries. Pour over top of cream cheese layer and refrigerate until set (4+ hours).

 2. Orange Mandarin Jello Salad Recipe 

Ingredients: 

1. 1 package (3 oz) orange Jello
2. 1 cup boiling water
3. 1/2 cup cold water
4. 1 cup whipped topping
5. 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained

Instructions:

1. Mix Jello with hot water to dissolve it. Add cold water and chill until just thick.
2. Gently fold in whipping topping and mandarin oranges.
3. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until completely set.

 3. Raspberry Jello Salad with Pineapple Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz raspberry Jello
2. 2 cups boiling water
3. 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
4. 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
5. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix Jello with boiling water until dissolved. Fold in the pineapple and cranberry sauce.
2. Add nuts if using.
3. Pour into a mold or bowl and chill until set.

4. Cherry Jello Salad with Cola Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz cherry Jello
2. 1 cup boiling water
3. 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
4. 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
5. 1 cup cola (like Coca-Cola)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Stir in cherry pie filling and pineapple.
2. Add cola and mix gently.
3. Pour into a dish or mold and refrigerate until set.

5. Blueberry Jello Salad Recipe  

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz blackberry or blueberry Jello
2. 1 cup boiling water
3. 1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
4. 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
5. Optional topping: 8 oz cream cheese + 1/2 cup sour cream + 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix Jello with hot water until dissolved. Fold in cherry pie filling and pineapple.
2. Add cola and mix gently.
3. Pour into a dish or mold and refrigerate until set.

 6. Mixed Berry Gelatin Salad Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz mixed berry Jello
2. 2 cups boiling water
3. 1 cup frozen mixed berries
4. 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour boiling water over Jello and stir to dissolve. Fold in the pie filling and the pineapple.
2. Pour into a serving dish. Chill until set.
3. Blend topping ingredients (optional; could just leave frosting on set jello).

 7. Peach Jello Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 3 oz peach Jello
2. 1 cup hot water
3. 1 cup cottage cheese
4. 1/2 cup whipped topping
5. 1 cup canned diced peaches, drained

Instructions:

1. It really sounds silly when you think about it but you mixed up boiling water with jello. Let cool slightly.
2. Add frozen berries. Stir until it begins to thicken.
3. Pour into a serving dish and chill until firm. Spread whipped topping on top if desired.

8. Cranberry Jello Salad with Apples Recipe  

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz cranberry Jello
2. 2 cups boiling water
3. 1 cup cold water
4. 1 can (14 oz) whole cranberry sauce
5. 1 cup chopped apples
6. 1/2 cup chopped celery
7. 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Jello in boiling water, and stir in cold water.
2. Fold in cranberry sauce, apples, celery, and nuts.
3. Pour into a mold or dish. Chill until set.

 9. Tropical Fruit Cocktail Jello Salad Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz lemon or orange Jello
2. 1 cup boiling water
3. 1/2 cup cold water
4. 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
5. 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil water to dissolve Jello. Add cold water.
2. Fold in fruit cocktail and marshmallows.
3. Pour into a bowl or mold. Chill until firm.

 10. Grape Jello with Fresh Grapes Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 6 oz grape Jello
2. 2 cups boiling water
3. 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
4. 1/2 cup sour cream or whipped topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix up Jello, using boiling water. Let it cool slightly.
2. Stir in fresh grapes.
3. Pour into a bowl and chill until set. Top with cream or serve simply.

11. Lime Jello Salad with Crushed Pineapple Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 package (3 oz) lime Jello gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese or cream cheese (optional, for creamier texture)
• 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the lime Jello in boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir for about 2 minutes, or until Jello is completely dissolved.
2. Meanwhile, stir in the cold water and juice-filled can of crushed pineapple.
3. (Optional) Add the nuts, celery, and cottage or cream cheese to the Jello mixture.
4. Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish.
5. Chill for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
6. (Optional) Before serving, dollop with whipped topping.

Serving tips:

Great for holidays, potlucks, or as a retro-style side dish. Can be turned out from the mold, allowing additional fun presentation, or prepared in individual cups.