Green Gelatin Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A vibrant green gelatin salad combining lime flavor, pineapple, marshmallows, and crunchy pecans, perfect for festive gatherings or light desserts that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 small (3 oz.) lime gelatin
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple (8 oz.)
  • 1 Philadelphia cream cheese (8 oz.)
  • 16 large marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 small carton whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lime gelatin according to package instructions.
  2. Chill until it begins to get firm, about 1 hour, but do not let it become completely firm.
  3. Drain juice from the pineapple into a small saucepan.
  4. Add marshmallows to the pineapple juice and melt completely.
  5. Mash the cream cheese with a fork in a large bowl.
  6. Add the melted marshmallows and pineapple juice to the cream cheese and mix thoroughly.
  7. Add the crushed pineapple and mix well.
  8. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  9. Whip the cream until it begins to thicken.
  10. Add the partially set gelatin and whipped cream to the mixture and blend until smooth.
  11. Pour the mixture into a large (13 x 9-inch) glass pan.
  12. Chill until the salad is firm, about 2-3 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 31.6g 11% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 249.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 231.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 50.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 304.3mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 1.4mcg 7% DV
Calcium 138.5mg 11% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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