Best 4 Lime Cottage Cheese Salad Aka Green Gunk Recipes

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Lime cottage cheese salad, also known as "green gunk," is a delightful and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a simple and inexpensive recipe that can be easily made with ingredients found in most grocery stores. The unique flavor of this salad comes from the combination of lime juice, cottage cheese, and chopped vegetables. The resulting dish is a delicious and healthy salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S LIME GREEN JELLO SALAD RECIPE (WITH COTTAGE CHEESE & PINEAPPLE)



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Grandma's Lime Green Jello Salad Recipe (with Cottage Cheese & Pineapple) is a retro lime jello salad that my husband's grandma made for many holiday meals. To continue with the tradition, I make this every Thanksgiving.

Provided by Brandie Valenzuela

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup crushed pineapple (drained with juice reserved)
1 cup water (more or less depending on what's needed, see instructions below)
2 packages lime jello (3 oz each)
1 cup mayo
1 cup evaporated milk (canned)
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large multi-cup measuring cup (I use my 4 cup Pyrex), add all of the reserved pineapple juice and then add enough water to the juice to make a total of 2 cups. Pour into pot and bring just to a boil.
  • Add the lime Jell-o mixes to the boiling pineapple juice/water and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, allow to cool just slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayo and evaporated milk. Combine until very smooth. Slowly stir in the Jell-o mixture until all is incorporated with the mayo/milk mixture. Stir in the crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into an 8×8″ glass casserole pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight (preferred).

LIME JELL-O COTTAGE SALAD



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This is a favorite copy cat recipe from the restaurant Furr's

Provided by Teresa P

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

(2) 3 oz packages of lime jell-o
1/2 c pecans
2 c boiling hot water
1 c cold water
16 oz cottage cheese
(1) 20 oz crushed pineapple
1 pkg cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. In a clear bowl mix Jell-o with boiling water till completely dissolved.
  • 2. Drain pineapple into cup and add water till it reaches the 1 cup line.
  • 3. pour cold water juice mix and remaining ingredients into bowl.
  • 4. Stir till all cool whip is dissolved
  • 5. Place in fridge 1 hour and stir to mix ingredients do check occasionally to check for ingredient seperation. Stir if seperated but leave alone once it is starting to really set.

LIME COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD A/K/A "GREEN GUNK"



Lime Cottage Cheese Salad A/K/A

This is a holiday tradition for my husband's family. I'm told the recipe comes from his great-aunt. While I was quite skeptical after hearing the list of ingredients, they blend wonderfully for a delicious "salad". I have affectionately named it "Green Gunk" because that's what it looks like! My hubby's family fights over the leftovers. Prep time doesn't include chilling time, so plan ahead...I've been instructed by my hubby's family that this is best made the night before serving.

Provided by MommaJen

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, WELL DRAINED & juice reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2-1 cup water
2 (3 ounce) packages lime Jell-O gelatin
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple very well (if there is any liquid left in the pineapple, the salad won't set up correctly); save the pineapple juice.
  • Add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 2 cups of liquid; place in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Place jello in a large mixing bowl and pour boiling pineapple juice over jello. Stir until fully dissolved.
  • Place bowl in an ice bath for several minutes, then refrigerate until jello reaches honey consistency (DO NOT let it set up firm).
  • While waiting on jello to reach proper consistency, whip whipping cream until peaks form.
  • Also, while waiting on jello, in another bowl, combine cottage cheese, marshmallows, pecans, and pineapple and mix well.
  • When jello reaches proper consistency, remove from refrigerator and whip until light and fluffy and about doubled in size.
  • Fold cottage cheese mixture into jello.
  • Fold whipped cream into jello mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
  • Refrigerate leftovers (there won't be any!).

LIME JELLO COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



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Make and share this Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by johnste

Categories     Pineapple

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
12 -15 large marshmallows or 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, saving juice.
  • Add water if needed to make 1 1/2 cups juice.
  • Put juice in saucepan and boil for 1 minute.
  • Add marshmallows and melt while stirring.
  • Add lime Jello and dissolve completely.
  • Let cool until thickens.
  • Add crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, nuts and whipped cream and stir.
  • Refrigerator 1-2 hours until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 164.1, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Try to find ripe limes and fresh mint for the best results.
  • Don't overcook the peas. They should be cooked through but still have a bit of a crunch to them.
  • If you don't have any lime zest, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of bottled lime juice instead.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter salad, add more sugar. If you like it less sweet, use less sugar or omit it altogether.
  • Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This Lime Cottage Cheese Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese. The combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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