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Lime Gelatin Salad I

By: SHECOOKS2 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 412 | Total Fat: 33.3g | Cholesterol: 90mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MARILYN GREEN   view full review
This is a wonderful salad. I made it for the family Christmas buffet and added a layer of red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by MESSHALL   view full review
Took this to a Christmas get together on my hubby's side & it was a complete hit! Mother in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Oregonian   view full review
I've been searching all my cookbooks for this recipe - my grandmother always made this for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by SUSAN16   view full review
When I first made this recipe, I taste-tested it before wanting to serve it with Thanksgiving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by Gina   view full review
It was really good, just like the kind at Luby's.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2002 by MOMDAD4KIDDIES   view full review
I came across this recipe a couple years back while looking for something similar it has been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by CBUNNUMS   view full review
This has been a tradition at our holiday for years. We leave out the pecans, don't heat the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JEARLCHRIS   view full review
Very delicious! Although, I would put a small amount aside without nuts for kids. Lots of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2005 by Connie   view full review
Made several salads for potluck, took this one--knew it would go over well (make night before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by BMDSINGLE   view full review
This was good, but not as flavorful as it sounds. I could hardly taste the cream cheese...but...

 

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