Sawdust Salad

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This is a fruit salad or dessert that my family has always called sawdust salad because of the toasted coconut on top.

Submitted by DThomRN2
Updated on July 1, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

  • 2 cups pineapple juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 3 bananas, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine lemon and orange gelatin powders and boiling water. Stir until powders are dissolved, then stir in drained pineapple and marshmallows. Refrigerate until firm.

  2. While gelatin mixture is chilling, whisk together pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, and flour in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick. Stir constantly and do not allow mixture to scorch. Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the set gelatin mixture.

  3. Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain, then layer sliced bananas over custard mixture.

  4. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, then beat in cream cheese until smooth. Spread mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

  5. Chill salad for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

485 Calories
10g Fat
92g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 485
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 92g 33%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 71g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.