LUCKY LIME SALAD

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To start your St. Patrick's Day feast off right, be sure to hand out lucky shamrocks-in the shape of those that top this sweet salad! Making them is merely a matter of cutting gelatin with a cookie cutter. Want to prepare the recipe for another celebration? No problem-just change the cookie cutters to suit the occasion. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups whipped topping
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
SHAMROCKS:
1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
2-1/2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and whipped topping until smooth; stir into gelatin. Fold in pineapple. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. , For shamrocks, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. pan. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. , Using a 2-in. shamrock-shaped cookie cutter, cut plain gelatin into nine shamrocks. Cut gelatin mixture into nine squares; top each with a gelatin shamrock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tiaan Kotze
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This salad is amazing! The lime dressing is the perfect complement to the sweet and savory flavors of the chicken and fruit.


Mail Wattoo
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This is a great salad for summer picnics and potlucks. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors really shine.


David Franck
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Liana Lloyd
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors.


Saint Getaneh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so bright and refreshing.


Oyshe Momo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Matome Rangata
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good! The lime dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the combination of fruits and vegetables was refreshing.


Besart
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This is my new favorite salad! The lime dressing is so delicious and the combination of flavors is amazing.


Business Khan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the flavors really popped.


lil dizy
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The lime dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.