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A “must” at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The red and lime-green color is especially pretty for the holidays.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 401 calories, 25 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad in Country Woman November/December 2005, p39
Save Crumbs for Topping Ice Cream“Don’t discard cookie or cereal crumbs,” advises Marie R. of Bensenville, Illinois. “Use them to top pudding, gelatin and ice cream.”
“Don’t discard cookie or cereal crumbs,” advises Marie R. of Bensenville, Illinois. “Use them to top pudding, gelatin and ice cream.”
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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by tribefan56
This is the best lime gelatin dish I've ever tasted! It is amazing that just a few simple ingredients can make something so delicious. I used low fat cream cheese and it was still good ..... even my son who doesn't like fruit ate some, and my husband had seconds! Very light and fluffy. I used an 8 x 8 square glass pan and it came out perfect.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2012 by Mandy112
This is a winner!! I took this to a family Christmas party and it was a hit. It is by far the best jello salad I have ever had.
Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by SassyLacey
Loved this one! Took it to a Church Covered Dish Dinner and it was a tremendous hit. Not one bite left to bring home. Will definitley be making this one again. Only thing I did differently is that I did not toat the pecans; don't care for them. It was great without that step as well.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2012 by wilkayed
Haven't tried this one but I was wondering if you could substitute Ricotta cheese for the cream cheese.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by Halfways
I'm back to just say..I am making this salad again..and had a request over the phone for the recipe..its just too good!
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by Halfways
Yesterday we had our monthly missionary dinner at our home..I periodically make a lime gelatin salad from a tried and ture recipe..but this time I didn't have the cottage cheese called for in that recipe. I searched your site for something that would be delicious and came across this recipe..read the reviews and decided to give it a go..OH MY GOODNESS!! This was far superior to any lime gelatin recipe. All the women asked for the recipe and the dish was gobbled up by all in attendence. This one is a WINNER!! I now have a new favorite. Thanks for sharing!!
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by cooley2
Made this for Christmas Day and everyone loved it. Very tasty and easy to make. Also used all low fat versions of everything and turned out wonderful.
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2010 by stell62
This is a great gelatin salad. Looks good and tastes great. I followed the recipe exactly. I found that it was easy to put together. In place of an 11 x 7 x 2-inch dish, I used a 10 x 10 x 2-inch casserole dish. It turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2010 by Hannah0418
very good. easy to prep. looks pretty. will make this one again.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Holmescsh
Great flavor - I used sugar free jello, 1/3 less fat cream cheese, Lite whipped topping and low sugar pears with excellent results.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by ruby ohm
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