GRANDMA A'S LIME GELATIN SALAD
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
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)
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MD sahin Sahin
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic. It's light, refreshing, and easy to transport.
Training Dog
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Mande Moris
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lime, but I loved this salad. The flavors are perfectly balanced.
Alex Hartnett
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover lime gelatin. I always have some on hand, so I can make this salad anytime.
Thamsanqa Mchunu
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the pineapple adds to this salad. It's so visually appealing.
ThegtrsavgeOffical
[email protected]This is my go-to salad for potlucks. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Ovijit Dey
[email protected]I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Llubia Elizondo
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Morris Pinder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It was just as delicious!
Allan Adams
[email protected]I added some chopped celery and walnuts to my salad for a little extra crunch. It was a great addition!
osas queen
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the lime gelatin and cottage cheese complement each other.
Sk Ismai
[email protected]I've been making this lime gelatin salad for years, and it's always a hit! It's the perfect side dish for potlucks, picnics, or any summer gathering.
Ryan Steele
[email protected]This lime gelatin salad is a delightful treat that brings back fond memories of family gatherings. The combination of tangy lime, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy pineapple is simply irresistible. I highly recommend it!