GRANDMA'S CHILLED WATERMELON SALAD

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I found this recipe in a box of my grandmother's papers and loved it from the first time I made it. Also very good over a pretzel, vanilla wafer, or graham cracker crust.

Provided by SNUGGLES61

Categories     Salad

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
3 cups seeded, chopped watermelon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
½ (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Combine gelatin and boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add cold water and mix well. Place in the refrigerator and chill until partially set, about 1 hour
  • Add watermelon, undrained pineapple, and 1 cup pecans to the gelatin and mix well. Spoon into a salad bowl. Place back in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 1 hour.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add milk and sugar to cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture over the gelatin and sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 181.9 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

Special George
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish. I love the sweet and salty flavor combination of the watermelon and feta. I also like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra f


Frank Ofori
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I love the unique flavor combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulqados Bashardost
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. I also like to add a little bit of chopped jicama for extra crunch.


Tony Gardin
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint was so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lasith Asels
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish. I love the sweet and salty flavor combination of the watermelon and feta. I also like to add a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavo


Jaxon Albin
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. I also like to add a little bit of chopped cucumber for extra crunch.


Ntale Moses
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I love the unique flavor combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maya Rangel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish. I love the sweet and salty flavor combination of the watermelon and feta. I also like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra f


Shaheenaanxari Anxari
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint was so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajaharul Islam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. I also like to add a little bit of chopped jicama for extra crunch.


Waad Shamlan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish. I love the sweet and salty flavor combination of the watermelon and feta. I also like to add a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavo


Rocio Dajui
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. I also like to add a little bit of chopped cucumber for extra crunch.


Seemab Bashir
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and salty flavor combination of the watermelon and feta. I also like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra flavor.


saman qayum
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint was so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Poli Akther
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This salad was a perfect way to use up some leftover watermelon. It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jagdish Bhatt
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the watermelon, feta, and mint. I will definitely be making this again.


Ike Kaima
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The watermelon is perfectly sweet and the feta and mint add a nice salty and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again this summer.


Bazi gamerz
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. I also like that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it great for busy weeknights.


Shahnawaz Brohi
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This salad was a huge hit at our summer potluck! The watermelon was so refreshing and the feta and mint added a nice salty and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.