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Granny's Lime Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese

What is lime jello salad? A creamy, dreamy dessert with tangy lime Jello, cottage cheese, pineapple, and whipped cream -- just the way Granny's made it for years!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword jello, lime, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 2 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 74kcal
Author Sara Garska
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Heat proof mixing bowl
  • 9X13 glass dish

Ingredients

  • 2 small packages of lime gelatin 3oz boxes
  • 1 package unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 15 ounces crushed pineapple with juice in can
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Combine the lime jello and plain gelatin powder in a large heat proof mixing bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Add two cups of ice cubes to the gelatin mix. Stir until the mixture is cooled. Remove any small bits of ice that don't melt.
  • Add entire container of cottage cheese and the entire contents of the can of pineapple to the lime mixture. Stir until combined.
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  • Poor into a glass 9x13 inch casserole dish and refrigerate until set.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate only; your actual values will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg