Whipped Carrot Salad

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
"Carrots and pineapple give this fluffy gelatin salad its refreshing taste," says Jean Smith of Crossville, Tennessee. "A friend gave me the recipe. I serve this side dish often, whether I'm entertaining guests or my family. Lovely and light, it's perfect with almost any menu."

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Place cream cheese in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add dissolved gelatin; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in pineapple and carrots; fold in whipped topping. Pour into a serving bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 158 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.