A Different Retro Lime Jell-O Salad

Intro: A Different Retro Lime Jell-O Salad

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.  

STEP 1: Ingredients and Utensils

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.

STEP 2: Heat Water

Heat 2 cups of water until boiling.
Turn off the heat.
Add the Jell-O and stir until the Jell-O sugar is dissolved. 
Let cool to room temperature.

STEP 3: Measure and Chop

Chop 1 cup of Celery.
Chop 1 cup of pecans or nuts optional.
Chop 1/2 cup cream cheese. 
Measure 1 cup cottage cheese.
Sliced  lime and parsley are for garnish 

 The cream cheese should be a little chunky but not big chunks.  

STEP 4: Add Cream Cheese

When the Jell-O has completely cooled. 
Add the cream cheese and stir. 
Put this mixture in the refrigerator until it just begins to set. 

STEP 5: Add Ingredients

Remove the Jell-O mixture from the refrigerator. 
Add the drained pineapple, celery, cottage cheese, and nuts.
Mix well.
Place in the refrigerator until firm. 

STEP 6: Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

I had almost forgotten how good it was. Even hubby made several comments about it tonight.  I have tried to find the original recipe online without success.  The original recipe did not have nuts and used lemon and lime Jell-O.  I did find similar versions using mayonnaise and whipped cream; but  this recipe was different.  

In closing I would like to thank our instructables company, sponsors, authors, readers, and members; for making this community a great success! Many hours and hard work has been put into making this place the best DIY on the Internet. Have a splendorous day! Sunshiine

Comments

[Arremer]

Looks delightful, gotta try it.

[sunshiine]

It is my favorite Jell-0 salad! Thanks for stopping by to take a look! Have a splendorous day!

[onrust]

There is ALWAYS room for jello :)

[sunshiine]

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]

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 :)

[onrust]

I always like looking at your brands of products (and canucksgirl) because I've never seen them.

[onrust]

Jello is the same box

[sunshiine]

We have those! Of course the popular name brands are very good.

[onrust]

other than Frys Walmart or Bashas store brand i guess i dont get out much.

[sunshiine]

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

[canucksgirl]

LOL... You make me laugh.

[onrust]

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]

Liberal Mormons... :P

[onrust]

Will the white house dinners serve that moroni dish on talking gold plates? :)

[canucksgirl]

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

[sunshiine]

What brands do you have in these products?

[sunshiine]

It is the getting stronger part that can be hard at the time but it does work.

[bajablue]

So pretty!!!

[sunshiine]

Thanks! You are an inspiration!
Sunmshiine

[ckoehler1904]

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....