A Different Retro Lime Jell-O Salad by sunshiine
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When I was a kid my mom served Jell-O with fruit cocktail for dessert ; because we had a  large family and it was cheap to make.  After I got married we moved to California and I got a job.  Every Friday all the gals would bring a dish to serve for lunch.  One lady brought in this delicious Jell-O salad and I requested  the recipe.  I made it all the years my kids were growing up.  It was one dish I took to picnics and gatherings because so many people loved it.  I have not made it for a very long time and I am not sure I have the original recipe correct but  this version is very close to what I remember.   This Jell-O is a refreshing dish to bring to any outdoor gathering.  
 
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Step 1: Ingredients and Utensils

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1 Large package Lime Jell-O
3-4 Stalks chopped celery 
1 Cup Large curd cottage cheese
1/2  Cup Cream cheese
1 Cup Canned Pineapple I suggest the very small tid bits  and not the chunks.  Don't use fresh pineapple it won't set up. 
Lime and parsley for garnish
1 cup chopped pecans or nuts optional 
2 Cups boiling water

 
Utensils:

Mixing bowls, sauce pan, spoon, shallow casserole dish, measuring cup, knife, and cutting board.
 
 
 

Arremer says: Jul 22, 2012. 3:01 PM
Looks delightful, gotta try it.
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 22, 2012. 3:15 PM
It is my favorite Jell-0 salad! Thanks for stopping by to take a look! Have a splendorous day!
bajablue says: Jul 16, 2012. 5:57 PM
So pretty!!!
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 16, 2012. 6:07 PM
Thanks! You are an inspiration!
Sunmshiine
onrust says: Jul 15, 2012. 5:18 PM
There is ALWAYS room for jello :)
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 15, 2012. 5:26 PM
There is! Where is your new recipe? I have missed reading them. Hope you make this it is worth it. As a matter of fact hubby and I are going to the store in a few minutes because " Mikie likes it and wants more! Hope your day has been awesome.
Sunshiine
onrust says: Jul 15, 2012. 6:08 PM
Yea, I guess "Hippie Steak" is not an actual recipe and I'm having $ issues. No worries girl. What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger :)
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 15, 2012. 6:13 PM
It is the getting stronger part that can be hard at the time but it does work.
onrust says: Jul 15, 2012. 6:12 PM
I always like looking at your brands of products (and canucksgirl) because I've never seen them.
onrust says: Jul 16, 2012. 10:01 PM
Jello is the same box
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sunshiine (author) says: Jul 16, 2012. 10:13 PM
We have those! Of course the popular name brands are very good.
onrust says: Jul 17, 2012. 7:01 AM
other than Frys Walmart or Bashas store brand i guess i dont get out much.
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 17, 2012. 10:32 AM
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. You could almost count on two hands how much I have been out this past year. At least we have saved on gas!
sunshiine
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 15, 2012. 10:47 PM
What brands do you have in these products?
canucksgirl says: Jul 15, 2012. 6:19 PM
LOL... You make me laugh.
onrust says: Jul 15, 2012. 9:34 PM
Oh yea, you should hear my Romney. I made'm up but they are a bit Mormon trashy. On the same not they where deemed nice by 4 different Mormons..... go figure
canucksgirl says: Jul 15, 2012. 9:49 PM
Liberal Mormons... :P
onrust says: Jul 16, 2012. 9:47 PM
Will the white house dinners serve that moroni dish on talking gold plates? :)
canucksgirl says: Jul 16, 2012. 10:06 PM
Couldn't get much weirder (even with the LDS). 

Isn't Obama a "non-practicing Methodist and Baptist" from a Christian mother and a father who's "confirmed Atheist" but formerly Muslim? 

o_0
ckoehler1904 says: Jul 15, 2012. 5:04 PM
Thanks for including this recipe - brings back good memories of when I had it as a kid (6 decades ago). If I can remember if from so long ago, you know it has to be good and is definately worth a try. The only thing I would caution is NOT to use fresh pineapple since doing so would cause the Jell-O not to set due to enzymes from the fresh fruit....
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 15, 2012. 5:24 PM
Thank you for commenting! I will add the pineapple suggestion to this instructable. Thanks again and have a great day! Sunshiine
canucksgirl says: Jul 15, 2012. 1:31 PM
Oh! That looks yummy. I love the color and will give it a try this summer. (I think I may even have some lime jello kicking around). ;)
sunshiine (author) says: Jul 15, 2012. 1:34 PM
Thanks for commenting! It is so refreshing especially on a hot day. You could even try it with lemon/lime together. I like the flavor of the lime so I have always made it with just lime Jell-O. Have a cool day!
Sunshiine
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