Lime Jello Salad AKA Green Jello Salad
A vintage Jello salad recipe that's delicious and easy-to-make. It is made with lime Jello, marshmallows, pineapple, cream cheese, and whipped topping. The combination of flavors is refreshing and creamy, and this no-bake dessert is perfect for busy holiday schedules.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 157kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 16 regular sized marshmallows big ones but not the giant campfire ones
- 1 3-ounce package Lime Jello
- 6 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
- ½ cup whipped cream use Dream Whip if available
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Maraschino cherries halved, optional
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Heat milk and marshmallows in a sauce pan over low heat until the marshmallows are almost melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lime Jello package. Pour the warm milk and marshmallow mixture over the Jello powder. Mix well and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk or use an electric hand mixer until small bits of cream cheese are all that is left.
- Add the pineapple with juice and Maraschino cherries.
- Add whipped cream, mayo, and pecans.
- Place into a container and refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use milk and marshmallows instead of boiling water to dissolve the gelatin.
- Do not drain the crushed pineapple.
- Feel free to use other Jello flavors.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- This can be made a day in advance.
- Whipped topping can be substituted for whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.05mg
