Lime Green Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese & Pineapple
A nostalgic, creamy, and fruity lime green jello salad combining lime gelatin, cottage cheese, and crushed pineapple. This refreshing side dish is perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package (6 oz) lime gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably small curd)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Dissolve lime gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Let it cool slightly until no longer piping hot.
- Stir in crushed pineapple with its juice and mix well.
- Add cottage cheese and gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Pour the mixture into a dish or mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Notes
- Use canned pineapple instead of fresh to ensure the gelatin sets properly.
- For a flavor twist, use orange or strawberry gelatin.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; do not freeze.
- Make ahead the night before for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
