25 Fourth of July Salads_ Fluffy, Fruity and Festive

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25 Fourth of July Salads_ Fluffy, Fruity and Festive2/25 Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our striking “flag” salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! —Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin 3/25 Molded Strawberry Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing salad has two layers – a pretty pink bottom that includes sour cream, and a ruby red top with strawberries and pineapple. For years, Mom has included this salad in meals she prepares for our family. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois 4/25 Two-Berry Fluff Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fourth of July salads are even more festive when they echo the colors of the flag. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries

with equally good results

with equally good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas 5/25 Pina Colada Fluff 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma’s vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use rum extract. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado 6/25 Rosey Raspberry Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I make this pretty raspberry salad, people talk! It’s a festive side dish that works

well for celebrations throughout the year

well for celebrations throughout the year. —Jane Vanderground, Macedonia, Ohio 7/25 Simple Lime Gelatin Salad 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a delightful, tangy flavor. —Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa 8/25 Frozen Cherry Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Cherry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty slices of this

refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look

refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look. The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet like some frozen cherry recipes. Prepared in advance and frozen, it’s a treat that fits into many different menus. I serve it throughout the year. —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 9/25 Crunchy Apple Side Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With fiber-rich fruit, light dressing and crunchy walnuts, this is a great side dish or snack. Try it with low-fat granola.

It’s easy to mix up, and the flavor gets better the longer it stands

—Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho 10/25 Pistachio Mallow Salad 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy pistachio salad is a real treat since it’s creamy but not overly sweet. It’s easy to mix up, and the flavor gets better the longer it stands. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, served in a green bowl. —Pattie Ann Forssberg, Logan, Kansas 11/25 Creamy Pineapple Fluff Salad 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pineapple Fluff Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min

The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches

Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests of all ages will gravitate to this traditional fluff salad, chock-full of pineapple, marshmallows and cherry bits. —Janice Hensley, Owingsville, Kentucky 12/25 Rainbow Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren still love digging in to the fruity layers. The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches. —Jonnie Adams

Don’t forget a dollop of whipped topping

Sisler, Stevensville, Montana 13/25 Red-White-and-Blue Berry Delight 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of those Fourth of July salads that can also double as dessert! Don’t forget a dollop of whipped topping. —Constance Fennell, Grand Junction, Michigan 14/25 Creamy Fruit Salad with Yogurt 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Fruit Salad with Yogurt Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids can’t wait to eat this refreshing and

creamy fruit salad with yogurt…

creamy fruit salad with yogurt… I know ours can’t! It’s healthy, simple to make and tastes great. Our family can’t get enough of it. —Lisa Dunn, Red Oak, Oklahoma 15/25 Frozen Fruit Whip Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fourth of July salads get all the better when they are served up ice cold or frozen! —Tanya McKay, Wells, Nevada 16/25 Grandmother’s Orange Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandmother’s Orange Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too

the Recipe Creator: This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to all ages! —Ann Eastman, Santa Monica, California 17/25 Yogurt Grape Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The cool colors and tangy flavors of vanilla yogurt and cream cheese are brightened with the sweetness and crunch of cheery red grapes in this refreshing and delicious salad. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico 18/25 Patriotic Gelatin Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20

It’s exciting to serve, and our guests loved the cool fruity and creamy layers

min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely Fourth of July salad makes quite a “bang” at our partiesl. It’s exciting to serve, and our guests loved the cool fruity and creamy layers. This salad really added to my patriotic theme. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 19/25 Banana Split Fluff 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty pink mixture, rich with yummy fruit and nuts, is sure to disappear in a hurry.

It’s a sweet and speedy treat that can be served as a dessert or salad

It’s a sweet and speedy treat that can be served as a dessert or salad. —Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama 20/25 Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide a lovely pop of color. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi 21/25 Peach Bavarian 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fruit molds are my specialty

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey 22/25 Pineapple Pretzel Fluff 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy. —Beth Olby, Ashland, Wisconsin 23/25 Frozen

Waldorf Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Waldorf Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I was growing up on a farm in western Kansas, we always had lots of hungry men around during harvesttime. This salad is one we served often since it was easy to increase and we could prepare it ahead of time. 24/25 Apricot Fluff 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it’s become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania 25/25 Company Fruit Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Company Fruit Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like

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