Coke® Jell-o® Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cups cold cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as coca-cola®), divided
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as jell-o®)
• 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted bing cherries, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon creamy salad dressing (such as miracle whip®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• bring 2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage to a boil in a pot; add gelatin mix and stir to dissolve completely. remove pot from heat and let cool slightly, gradually stirring cherries, pineapple, and pecans into the gelatin mixture before it sets.
• pour gelatin mixture into a large bowl add remaining chilled cola beverage and stir.
• refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours; garnish with cheddar cheese and creamy salad dressing.