Quick Lime Jello Salad
A classic American side dish or dessert, this creamy and sweet salad comes together in minutes. It combines lime gelatin, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping for a nostalgic treat with a fluffy texture.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 234 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 85 glime gelatin powder
- 227 gsmall curd cottage cheese
- 425 gcanned crushed pineapple, undrained
- 227 gfrozen whipped topping, thawed
garnish
- 30 gpecan, chopped(optional)
Equipment
serving dish · large bowl · spatula
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and the dry lime gelatin powder.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a whisk can help break up the cottage cheese curds and distribute the gelatin powder more evenly.
- 2
Stir in the undrained crushed pineapple until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not drain the pineapple; the juice is needed to help dissolve the gelatin and add flavor.
- 3
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula until no streaks remain.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing to keep the salad light and fluffy.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the salad to set slightly for the best texture.
- 5
Sprinkle with chopped pecans just before serving, if using.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 234.4kcal
- Protein
- 5.4g
- Carbs
- 21.3g
- Fat
- 14.9g
- Fibre
- 1.2g
- Sugar
- 19.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This dish is served cold.
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