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Lime Jello Salad

Delicious Lime Jello Salad: A Nostalgic Family Favorite

Experience the delightful and nostalgic flavor of Lime Jello Salad, a crowd-pleasing favorite perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 ounces Lime Gelatin
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • ½ cup Cottage Cheese can swap with cream cheese
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or whipped cream for a sweeter twist
  • ½ cup Crushed Pineapple
  • ¼ cup Chopped Walnuts can swap with pecans or omit
Optional Topping
  • Whipped Cream for extra sweetness
  • Cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lime Jello Salad
  1. Begin by boiling 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 3 ounces of lime gelatin, whisking until completely dissolved.
  2. Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add ½ cup of cottage cheese and ½ cup of mayonnaise to the gelatin mixture and blend until smooth.
  4. Fold in ½ cup of crushed pineapple and ¼ cup of chopped walnuts into the creamy mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into a serving bowl or mold, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly for best results and serve in individual cups for a stunning presentation.

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