recipe reviews for:

Lime Gelatin Salad I

“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.”

SORT REVIEWS BY:
DATE
RATING
MOST HELPFUL

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

Maraschino cherries are a must... they add a beautiful color that's especially nice at Christmas.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Laura

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Living In: Chandler, Arizona, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008

Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. Making it again for Christmas. It's so light and fluffy with a great texture. If you want to give a little kick add 1/2 teaspoon of Horseradish. Sounds crazy but it gives it a little zip. I have made it with and without and they are both great! Thank you for the recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

AnnP

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2008

This is fantastic! I omitted the pecans and made it just like the recipe says. It was great and everyone enjoyed it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Nikki

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Living In: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2008

Simple and delicious. I've made this recipe several times and gotten compliments each time. I sometimes add a bit of sweetened coconut to mine. Also, I save time by chilling it a few mins in the freezer before moving it to the fridge. Just be careful not to let it freeze.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

singlebelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

For a really pretty addition add some diced pimentoes.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PAWNA1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Auburn, Washington, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

This was great! I doubled the recipe; fifteen people still managed to eat the whole thing!!!! The only complaint that I got was that there were too many pecans. Next time, I will cut in half.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Sarah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2007

I have now made this recipe two times. When the recipe calls 2 cups heavy whippping cream, I confused about if it meant 2 cups whipping prior to being whipped up or after being whipped. The first time I made it with 2 half pint cartons of whipping cream. The second time I made it with just one carton. I thought it served more people with the 2 cartons of whipping cream, but thought it tasted sweeter when I only added 1 carton. I also chose to omit nuts due to offending many people. When I made it for the first time, I had an immediate request for the next gathering to make this exact jello, so it is tasty and popular.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

divegreat

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2007

Very, very good!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MTLMSTR

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2007

OK, so it's fattening! But it sure is good! I'll be making it again next year!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

AlwaysCookin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Mentor, Ohio, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2005

Took this to a Christmas get together on my hubby's side & it was a complete hit! Mother in law even asked for recipe as well as 2 others. We served it with the meal, and some chose it for dessert too, (over pumpkin pie). My grandma makes a variation of this with marshmallows, but I prefer this recipe. I recommend it setting overnight for the flavors to blend.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
13 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MESSHALL

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2005

Made several salads for potluck, took this one--knew it would go over well (make night before for flavors to blend and to set). What can you say bad about a jello salad that looks as pretty as this one! The refreshing lime green color just makes your mouth water. This is an old tried but true recipe thats been around for years and the reason is --- it's goooood! I'll be making this for years to come, it's easy and can be served with the meal or as a dessert.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Connie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Living In: Davis, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2005

I was not impressed with this salad. Sorry. I guess I was expecting something more. I added one package of instant vanilla pudding and that seemed to improve the flavor.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Tammy

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2004

It was good, but not as sweet as I am accustomed to this recipe being.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

RoxStar

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2004

S.O.S. I am hosting my first Thanksgiving dinner and am a little stummped!! I know that this is NOT an open forum, but would love anyone to respond as far as categorizing this recipe as a side dish or dessert! It sounds wonderful, but not sure when to serve it!! Thank you! MRSKKS

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MRSKKS

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2004

I just took this to a potluck today. My 10-yr old daughter made it and we weren't able to bring any of it home! She elected to not include the nuts. I wouldn't have minded the nuts, but who am I to disagree with a cook-in-the-making?! Just like the other reviewer, we found that it needed only one-half hour to set. We previously tried an hour and it was too hard so the kids got some jello jigglers instead from that batch. We had trouble dissolving the gelatin, but it really didn't matter much once it was blended with the cream cheese. The best part of this recipe is the combination with REAL whipped cream instead of the typical Cool Whip. It will definitely be added to our favorite jello salad recipes. Thanks for posting! Next time I will try using orange gelatin because I also love the orange/pineapple combination, too.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

HomeJewel

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2003

I've been searching all my cookbooks for this recipe - my grandmother always made this for holiday meals, and I'm so happy to have found it! I found that the gelatin sets up too firmly if left for an hour - 1/2 hour is adequate. Also, I used only a little more than half of the whipping cream and it turned out fine. Molds beautifully!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Oregonian

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2002

This was good, but not as flavorful as it sounds. I could hardly taste the cream cheese...but you can't hardly go wrong with cranberry, cream cheese, pineapple, and nuts all in one dish.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BMDSINGLE

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2002

It was really good, just like the kind at Luby's.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Gina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Living In: Boerne, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2002

I came across this recipe a couple years back while looking for something similar it has been a huge hit with Thanksgiving and Christmas..When I ask my Mother and sister what they want me to bring for dessert its always Lime Gelatin Salad..WONDERFUL

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MOMDAD4KIDDIES

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2002

This is a wonderful salad. I made it for the family Christmas buffet and added a layer of red jello to the top for a festive look. It will be a new family tradition.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
15 users found this review helpful