Creamy Lime Jell-O Salad
Lime Jell-O, drained pineapple, and cottage cheese come together in this creamy, refreshing jello mold side dish to prepare.
Servings 4
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3-ounce package lime Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple drained and juice reserved
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon horseradish if desired
Instructions
- Place the lime Jell-O in a mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the Jell-O and stir until completely dissolved. Add the reserved pineapple juice and stir to combine.
- Add the drained pineapple, cottage cheese, and horseradish (if using) and mix well.
- Pour the gelatin mixture into a large mold or smaller individual molds and refrigerate until fully set.
- Unmold before serving or serve directly from the individual molds.
Recipe Tips
- This is a recipe where patience during chilling is the only real technique. The salad needs enough time in the refrigerator to set completely before slicing. Cutting into it too early will result in soft edges that do not hold their shape on the plate.
- Making it the night before serving is the most reliable approach. An overnight chill ensures the salad is fully set and gives the flavors time to come together.
- For clean slices, dip the knife in warm water between cuts. This prevents dragging and keeps the edges neat.
- This recipe also serves as a useful introduction to working with gelatin. Understanding how gelatin behaves (it dissolves in hot liquid, firms as it cools, and is weakened by excess liquid or fresh enzymes) transfers directly to other recipes beyond Jell-O salads.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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