Lime Jello Salad Recipe
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4.7
Lime Jello Salad Recipe
Description
The salad begins by dissolving lime gelatin in hot water, which is then cooled to room temperature. At this stage, cottage cheese and mayonnaise are mixed in to create a creamy base. Crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts are stirred into the mixture, adding sweetness and texture contrast.
Once combined, the salad is chilled in a mold or bowl for at least two hours to firm up. The final texture is gelatinous but creamy, with bursts of pineapple and the occasional nut crunch. It presents as a sweet and tangy side dish or dessert with a retro character.
This recipe allows for ingredient substitutions such as using pecans or other nuts instead of walnuts, cream cheese rather than cottage cheese, or swapping the canned fruit for mandarin oranges or peaches to vary flavor and texture. Doubling the recipe is suggested if making in a mold for a larger serving.
Ingredients
- 1 package lime gelatin small package - 3 ounces
- 1 cup water hot
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup pineapple crushed
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Boil the water. Then mix the hot water with the lime jello. Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Let the jello sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Mix in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined.
- Stir the pineapple and chopped nuts into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Pour the lime jello mixture into a bowl or mold and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
Notes
- Double the recipe if using a jello mold for larger servings.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream and a cherry for decoration.
- Substitute pecans or other nuts for walnuts based on availability or preference.
- Cream cheese can be used in place of cottage cheese for a richer texture.
- Other canned fruits like mandarin oranges or peaches can replace crushed pineapple to vary flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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