Whipped Carrot Salad

Name: Whipped Carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
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

"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

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.

Originally published as Whipped Carrot Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2002

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ConnieK

Apr 14, 2013

This is excellent!!! I also made it with sugar free gelatin. It is a real treat. I will be making this often this coming season. Highly recommend trying this to anyone!
lulucat47

Jan 1, 2011

Our family loves this salad. I make this recipe frequently with two minor changes. I use sugar free gelatin and almost double the carrots. Most of the time by doubling the carrots, I only need to make 1/2 of the rest of the recipe. It is more healthful and filling. You know it is a salad, BUT you feel like you are eating a dessert!
vbielefeld

May 27, 2009

A friend made this salad recently when she had us over for dinner. It is excellent!