Lime Gelatin Salad
I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or dessert. When I take it to a potluck, it's always one of the first things to disappear. -Louise Harding, Newburgh, New York
Ingredients
- 1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Reviews
So good and very simple to make. Our grandchildren loved it and I made it the following day again. We added some mini marshmallows for fun and the children enjoyed it that way too. This is a wonderful make ahead salad or dessert and we will be having it often.
We had this for dinner tonight and loved it. Hubby had seconds. Surprisingly, we ate it as dessert, it was that good. Makes a delicious salad as well as dessert. Yes, we will have this again. I highly recommend this recipe.Volunteer Field Editor
I've made this cool, creamy recipe many times over the years and everyone loves it! I leave out the pecans because not everyone in the family can eat them. I've made this recipe with cherry and strawberry gelatins, too. It is always a pleaser!
Love this recipe. Always take it for Christmas potlucks and the family loves it too.
I made it even more low cal by using sugar free jello, light cream cheese, and light cool whip. No one knew the difference. The guests raved about it!
It wound up runny and did not keep very well.
A family favorite ! A delicious refreshing combination of cool, creamy, tart and sweet. Pecans and mandarin oranges keep this dish from becoming too tart or too sweet. I make it exactly as is written and get rave reviews everytime I serve it. It's a keeper !
Make this gelatin as a special treat for my grandsons, ages 3 and 2. Serve it several times a year, especially the Christmas season. Highly recommend.