Simple Layered Blueberry Jello Salad

Your taste buds will thank you after trying this Blueberry Jello Salad! The combination is a heavenly mix that tastes divine! You will wonder where it has been your whole life!

We recently attended our niece’s baptism. After the baptism her family held a dinner with family and friends and that is where I was introduced to what might possibly be my favorite Jello Salad ever.

It was a delicious Blueberry Jello salad with cream cheese and whipped cream with a mixed nut topping.

Ah. I definitely went back for seconds and was dying to get my hands on the recipe! It reminds me of how I fell in love with my blueberry muffins without milk recipe.

While my sister couldn’t remember to brought the dish to the dinner, I decided to get to work at replicating it and I have to say- this tastes just like it!

This is one recipe that we will make again and again, and I hope you do, too.

Why do they call it jello salad?

The term “Jello salad” typically refers to a type of dish made with Jello (gelatin dessert) as one of its main ingredients. It’s called a “salad” because it often includes a combination of fruits, vegetables, nuts, or other add-ins mixed into the gelatin. Despite being called a “salad,” these dishes are typically sweet rather than savory.

Storing and Making Ahead

Make your Jello ahead of time following the instructions.  Once the blueberry Jello salad has set, cover the mold or dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This helps prevent the JellKeep the covered blueberry Jello salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.o salad from absorbing any odors or flavors from other foods in the refrigerator. 

What can I serve with Jello Salad?

We first enjoyed this dish at a pot luck dinner. The main dish was pulled pork sandwiches and I thought this was a perfect side for that!

But let’s be real- can serve anything with Jello salad!

Here are a few of our favorite dishes to serve alongside Blueberry Jello Salad.

Easy Instant Pot Ham

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Easy Garlic Knots

Funeral Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Copy Cat Costco Mac and Cheese

Veggie Platter

Jalapeno Potato Salad

How to Make Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

Expert Tips

Follow the instructions on the Jello package carefully to ensure you’re using the correct ratio of water to Jello powder. Using too much water can result in a watery salad, while using too little can make the Jello too firm.

For a fruit-based Jello salad, make sure your fruits are well-chilled before adding them to the Jello mixture. This helps prevent the Jello from setting too quickly and allows the fruits to distribute evenly throughout the salad.

Adjust the sweetness of your Jello salad to your taste. If using sweetened fruits or other add-ins, you may need to reduce the amount of sugar or sweetener in the Jello mixture to avoid an overly sweet salad.

Garnish your Jello salad with fresh fruit slices, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or mint leaves for an attractive presentation. This adds visual appeal and extra flavor to your salad.

Substitutes and Variations

There are numerous substitutes and variations you can make for blueberry Jello salad depending on your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Here are some ideas:

Instead of blueberry Jello, you can use a different flavor of gelatin such as raspberry, strawberry, cherry, or blackberry.

If you prefer a vegan version, you can use a plant-based gelatin substitute made from agar-agar or other alternatives.

Instead of blueberries, you can use other fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mixed berries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, peaches, or bananas.

Add a creamy component to your Jello salad by mixing in whipped cream, whipped topping, yogurt, or cream cheese.

I wouldn’t recommend using substitutions for this recipe.

However, you can always leave the nut topping off, use low- fat or fat-free versions of Jello or whipped cream and if you can’t find the flavors of Jello needed just pick flavors that are comparable.

Other options could be strawberry or grape jello.

FAQ

How long will Jello Salad keep in the fridge? If properly stored in an airtight container it should be good for 1-2 days.

Can I make Jello Salad ahead of time? Yes. I would recommend making it several hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to mesh. Be sure to serve within 24 hours. If doing so, put the nuts on right before serving.

Can I double this recipe? Always!

Can I leave the nuts off?  Yes, you can.

Ingredients

4 cups water

3 ounce berry blue jello

3 ounce raspberry jello

3 ounce vanilla pudding

1/2 cup cold water

1 8 ounce container blueberries

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2/3 container cool whip or 2 cups homemade whipped cream

Mixed nut topping

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a roaring boil in a saucepan.

Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the jello and pudding mixes. Add 1/2 cup cold water.

Pour jello into a glass dish (the larger it is, the thinner the jello layer).

Add the blueberries throughout the jello.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.

After 4-5 hours, beat together softened cream cheese and Cool Whip or whipped cream.

Spread on top of the jello and sprinkle with the mixed nuts.

Can You Freeze Jello Salad?

No, please don’t freeze this dish for later consumption. It will become too mushy to enjoy later on.

Other Jello Salad Recipes

We have an ever-expanding collection of jello salad recipes on Simply Side Dishes:

• Easy Triple Berry Jello Salad
• Tropical Orange Jello Salad

Enjoy this simple and delightful blueberry Jello salad. It’s super easy to make and will be a home run!