![]() ![]() You can also make it ahead of time for special occasions. That means you can enjoy this tasty treat long after the party is over (if it lasts that long!). Stored properly (airtight container, refrigerated) your lime jello salad will last up to 5-7 days in the fridge! While the hot jello salad takes a bit of time to set, the individual steps themselves do not take much time or effort at all!Īnd this is a one of those great recipes to make the day before or the morning-of as it keeps great in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Pour mixture into a serving dish and chill until fully set.Stir in whipped topping and crushed pineapple.Chill until the mixture is soupy but not set.Add jello mixture to cream cheese, blending with a hand mixer.Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl with a hand mixer.Now that we’ve got the ingredients sorted out and ready, you can put together this delicious recipe! It really is quick and simple - and a crowd pleaser to boot! Feel free to toss in mini marshmallows if desired! I know some can’t live without them!.Hot water is a must! The lime gelatin salad will not set up with cold water or even warm water.Cool whip – Cool Whip has great texture and flavor and is the perfect choice for desserts that you are making ahead of time as it will hold its shape and not get watery like whipping cream will.Crushed pineapple – I love the flavor and texture crushed pineapple adds to this lime jello salad with pineapple recipe!.You’ll use this instead of cold water, so you want it to be chilled before you mix it in. 7 UP – 7up has a great lemon-lime flavor that goes perfectly with the lime jello in this recipe.Cream cheese – you’ll want this to be room temperature before you mix it into your jello salad.I actually like to microwave water in a glass liquid measuring cup for extra easy and fast boiling and mixing. Boiling water – boiling water is usually used with jello recipes.Lime jello – this makes a fairly big batch, so you’ll want a 6 oz package.For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients: One of the best things about lime jello salad is that it’s super easy to make, super tasty, and can easily be made ahead! A triple win in my book. What Ingredients are in Lime Jello Salad? Jello salad has historically been popular at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings and tends to have regional popularity.ĭepending on where you live, you may or may not have even tried it or heard of it or it could be one of your family favorites already! It’s stood the test of time though and is a classic side dish for lots of holiday meals! Vintage lime jello salad has been around for a good long while - it had its popularity hay day back in the 1960’s and is now considered “vintage recipes” or a “retro recipe.” This particular recipe, which is my personal favorite, is a lime jello salad with pineapple and cool whip, as well as cream cheese mixed for extra yummy creamy texture and rich flavor. It’s usually made with some combination of lime jello base, a cream source (mayonnaise, cottage cheese, or in this case - cream cheese), fruit or nut mix-ins, and whipped topping. Lime jello salad is a deliciously creamy gelatin dessert salad or side dish. I especially love that it doesn’t take up valuable oven space and can be made ahead to save time on the day of a busy holiday meal. Not only is the color of this lime green jello salad vibrant and fun, but the flavor is fantastic! I love to serve this jello salad at gatherings, holidays, picnics - just about anywhere. It’s the perfect blend of creaminess, tart lime flavor, and tasty texture! And it’s super easy to make, and perfect for making ahead! Whether you’re looking for the perfect side dish for a potluck, picnic, or party, or you have a hankering for a “vintage” recipe, this Lime Jello Salad is the perfect recipe for you!ĭepending on where you’re from, you may have grown up eating jello salad at every family gathering or community function - it has very regional roots.īut regardless of whether you’ve tried jello salad before, you’re bound to LOVE this one. ![]()
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