Hidden Pear Salad

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

Light and fluffy, this colorful salad is a very flavorful family favorite. When I made it for my husband's family before we were married, we all joked about not being able to find any pears, so the name stuck.

Hidden Pear Salad

Prep Time 15 min
Yield 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) pears, liquid drained and reserved
  • 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
  • Lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool at room temperature until syrupy. Meanwhile, puree pears in a blender.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pureed pears and mix well. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pear mixture. Fold in cooled gelatin.
  3. Pour into a 4-1/2-cup mold that has been coated with cooking spray. Chill overnight. Just before serving, unmold salad onto a lettuce-lined platter.
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