Lime Jello Salad
A sweet, tangy, and creamy retro favorite, Lime Jello Salad combines lime gelatin with crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, chopped nuts, and whipped topping for a festive, fluffy dish perfect for holidays and picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (3 oz) package lime gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries and extra whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add cold water and mix. Allow to cool to room temperature but not set.
- Stir in drained pineapple, chopped nuts, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise (if using).
- Fold in whipped topping or whipped cream until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a square dish or gelatin mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Slice and serve chilled. Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped topping and a maraschino cherry if desired.
Notes
- Use whipped cream for a richer texture, or whipped topping for convenience.
- Mayonnaise adds a creamy tang but can be omitted for a sweeter profile.
- Best served well-chilled and firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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