Best 14 Lime Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Lime gelatin salad is a light, refreshing and delicious dish. It is a perfect dessert for summer parties or potlucks, or a great way to use up leftover lime gelatin. The salad can be made with a variety of different fruits, vegetables and nuts, so there are endless possibilities for customization. Whether you are looking for a classic lime gelatin salad recipe or something more unique, you are sure to find the perfect recipe in this article.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

LIME GELATIN SALAD I



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This is a great recipe my mom got from my aunt. She has made it every year for Thanksgiving. It is a family tradition for us. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl. Thanksgiving is not the same without it for us! We just 'gobble' it up! Chopped walnuts can be substituted for chopped pecans.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup boiling water
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 161.3 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

SIMPLE LIME GELATIN SALAD



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Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a delightful, tangy flavor. -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (3 ounces each) lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 quart lime sherbet
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat in sherbet until melted. Add whipped topping; beat well. , Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEAR-LIME GELATIN SALAD



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A "must" at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The red and lime-green color is especially pretty for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside. In a small saucepan, bring juice to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a food processor, combine pears and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in gelatin mixture until blended. Stir in the pineapple and 3/4 cup pecans. Fold in whipped topping. , Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LIME PEAR GELATIN SALAD



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Great and green, this light gelatin salad made with pears and reduced fat cream cheese and whipped topping is a staple at any holiday meal in our family.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.6 ounce) package sugar-free lime Jell-O®
1 cup boiling water
1 (15.25 ounce) can pear halves in juice
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime gelatin and boiling water in a large bowl until the gelatin dissolves. Pour the mixture into the container of a blender, and add the pear halves and cream cheese. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour back into the bowl, and gently whisk in the whipped topping. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. To unmold, dip the mold briefly into hot tap water to loosen the gelatin, then invert onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 9 g

LIME GELATIN SALAD



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I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or dessert. When I take it to a potluck, it's always one of the first things to disappear. -Louise Harding, Newburgh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla, oranges, pineapple, soda and pecans. Chill until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Fold in three-fourths of the whipped topping. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; garnish with the remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON-LIME SODA GELATIN SALAD



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This is an ever-popular salad at our family functions!

Provided by Lavonda Hays

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin and sugar in the boiling water. Add the cream cheese and whisk until the melted into small chunks. Add pineapple with juice, soda and nuts and stir until evenly combined. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 270.8 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

AMISH DRY LIME GELATIN SALAD / DESSERT (JELLO)



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Found on www.AmishDining.com. A recipe seldom gets any easier than this one. Kids could make this with just a bit of supervision. My mother used to make something like this that had these same ingredients. This is much like her's, and since she was not a dessert maker, I am sure she would have opted for a simple recipe. Other flavors of gelatin work too, like Cherry and Strawberry which are perfect for Valentine's Day. NOTE: Times do not include the 2-3 hours for chilling time. Servings are approximate.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Gelatin

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin, dry
2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a 4-6 quart bowl, pour dry gelatin over cottage cheese, pineapple, whipped topping and nuts; stir together well.
  • ***Chill 2 to 3 hours***.

LIME GELATIN SALAD (THE BEST EVER!!)



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I recall my grandmother making a lime gelatin salad when I was a child and went searching...and oh, boy did I ever find one! Even better than my grandmothers!! This is so rich and delicious -- I ate it for breakfast with the tiny bit of leftovers from the holiday meal!

Provided by Roz Blair

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c boiling water
1 pkg lime flavored gelatin (6 oz.)
1 can(s) crushed pineapple in juice (drain & reserve juice)
1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz.), softened
2 c heavy whipping cream
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over gelatin mix. Stir until COMPLETELY dissolved then stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. With an electric hand mixer, blend softened cream cheese into lime gelatin mixture until smooth. Stir in cooled pineapple. In your stand mixer bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin/cream cheese/pineapple mixture, until combined. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour mixture into Jell-O mold (5-6 cup capacity) or a pretty glass serving or trifle bowl. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

MARSHMALLOW AND LIME GELATIN SALAD



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This is an awesome salad! Truly different than any other; we always have it for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time P1DT20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 fluid ounces lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the carbonated beverage and marshmallows. Stir over medium heat until marshmallows melt. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the gelatin and cream cheese and mix until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Add the pineapple and juice, pecans, mayonnaise and whipped topping. Mix well and pour into a 7x11 inch dish and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 169.8 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

LIME GELATIN SALAD II



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It's not Thanksgiving until someone serves the lime gelatin salad! Pineapple and mild longhorn cheese make this salad the best you'll ever taste.

Provided by Valorie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 3h40m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup shredded Colby longhorn cheese
½ cup mixed nuts
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish with the lime flavored gelatin mix, allowing mix to dissolve. Stir in pineapple. Chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes, or until mixture begins to gel.
  • Stir the Colby longhorn cheese, nuts and frozen whipped topping into the mixture. Chill in the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 140.2 mg, Sugar 24 g

GRANDMA A'S LIME GELATIN SALAD



Grandma A's Lime Gelatin Salad image

This is a salad my Grandmother Achenbach made for us almost every time we went to visit. She was an excellent cook and liked simple dishes. Usually we had either Steak or Fried shrimp for a main course, but there were always at least two veggies, a salad and a dessert with Farm fresh whipped cream. This was my favorite salad of...

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg lime jello, 3 oz each
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, 8 oz, drained /reserve the juice
water with pineapple juice to equal 2 cups.
3 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
1 1/4 c chopped celery
1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz, softened
3-4 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 to 3/4 c small curd cottage cheese, drained
1/3 c roughly chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Place water and pineapple juice to measure 2 cups, and lemon/lime juice in a medium microwaveable mixing bowl and heat to boiling on high in microwave. 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in Lime Jello and stir to dissolve completely 2 to 3 minutes. Refrigerate until slightly thickened and "syrupy".
  • 3. Whip together the cream cheese and mayo til smooth. Add the drained pineapple and celery and stir to mix.
  • 4. When Jello mixture is thickened, stir in the cream cheese mixture until well blended. Add cottage cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
  • 5. Pour mixture into 9 x 12 casserole and top with chopped toasted pecans.
  • 6. Cover and return to refrigerator to complete setting, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  • 7. To serve, cut into squares and top with a combination of whipped cream and mayonnaise mixed together. (about 1/2 and 1/2)

LIME GELATIN SALAD



Lime Gelatin Salad image

This is a great recipe my mom got from my aunt. It is a family tradition for us. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl. We just 'gobble' it up! If pecans aren't your favorite. substitute walnuts. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix in a large bowl. Stir it until it is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Place it in the refrigerator to partially gel. It is important that the gelatin is only partially gelled.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pineapple in a small saucepan until it boils. Let it cook about 5 minutes. Cool it to room temperature.
  • When the gelatin is partially gelled, blend the softened cream cheese into it until it is creamy. Mix in the cooled, cooked pineapple.
  • Whip the cream until it is fluffy. Fold it into the gelatin-cream cheese mixture. Fold the nuts into the gelatin mixture. Pour it all into a pretty crystal bowl and place it in the refrigerator to completely gel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

LIME PEAR GELATIN SALAD RECIPE



Lime Pear Gelatin Salad Recipe image

Provided by longhornfans

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (.6 ounce) package sugar-free lime gelatin (NOTE: Can use ANY flavor of jello)
1 cup boiling water
1 (15.25 ounce) can pear halves in juice
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the lime gelatin and boiling water in a large bowl until the gelatin dissolves. 2. Pour the mixture into the container of a blender, and add the pear halves and cream cheese. Cover and blend until smooth. (OPTION: Cut pears into small pieces, and do NOT blend in with remaining ingredients.) 3. Pour back into the bowl, and gently whisk in the whipped topping. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. 4. To unmold, dip the mold briefly into hot tap water to loosen the gelatin, then invert onto a plate.

SIMPLE LIME GELATIN SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Simple Lime Gelatin Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (3 ounce) Lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 quart lime sherbet
1 carton (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat in sherbet until melted. Add whipped topping; beat well. Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Release from mold onto a serving platter.

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes. Fresh limes will give your salad the best flavor. If you can't find fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include chopped nuts, fresh berries, and whipped cream.
  • Make the salad ahead of time. This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance, making it a great option for potlucks and parties.
  • Experiment with different flavors. You can add other fruits to the salad, such as oranges, grapefruit, or berries. You can also add different herbs, such as mint or basil.

Conclusion:

Lime gelatin salad is a classic dessert that is both delicious and refreshing. It is perfect for any occasion, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With its bright and tangy flavor, lime gelatin salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give lime gelatin salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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