Ingredients
Ingredients
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1 box (3 oz) lime Jell-O
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
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1 cup small curd cottage cheese
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
Step 1: Dissolve the Jell-O
In a mixing bowl, add the lime Jell-O and pour in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Step 2: Add cold water and chill
Add 1 cup of cold water to the bowl. Stir, then place in the fridge for about 45–60 minutes until slightly thickened but not fully set.
Step 3: Mix in the creamy ingredients
Once the Jell-O is thickened but still stirrable, fold in the drained crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and chopped nuts if using.
Step 4: Fold in the whipped topping
Gently fold in the whipped topping until the salad is smooth and well blended.
Step 5: Chill until set
Pour the mixture into a serving dish or Jell-O mold. Chill for at least 2–4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Unmold onto a plate if using a mold, or scoop into individual servings. Optionally garnish with extra whipped topping or a few nuts on top.
Notes
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Don’t skip the cooling step before adding the mix-ins or they’ll float or sink
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Use small curd cottage cheese for better texture
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Make sure pineapple is drained well to prevent watery salad
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Gently fold in whipped topping to keep the mixture fluffy
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Chill until fully firm before unmolding or slicing
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Chill Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 5 g