Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
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.
Ingredients
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1 can (15 ounces) pear halves
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1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
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1.
Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside. In a small saucepan, bring juice to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
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2.
In a food processor, combine pears and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in gelatin mixture until blended. Stir in the pineapple and 3/4 cup pecans. Fold in whipped topping.
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3.
Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 401 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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