Pineapple-Lime Velvet Salad

Prep: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, fruity salad combining the tang of lemon and lime gelatin with creamy cheese, crunchy celery, nuts, and sweet pineapple. Perfect for a light appetizer or side dish at gatherings, it offers a refreshing and textured flavor experience suitable for casual and festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime gelatin
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 3 c. whipped topping
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 3/4 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/3 c. crushed pineapple (undrained)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve lemon and lime gelatins in boiling water.
  2. Add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Chill mixture to the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  4. Fold in chopped celery, chopped pecans or walnuts, and crushed pineapple.
  5. Fold whipped topping thoroughly into the gelatin mixture.
  6. Turn into 2 shallow 2-quart baking dishes, cover, and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

346 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 28.9g 37% DV
Carbs 19.6g 7% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 8.4g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 226.8mg 10% DV
Potassium 269.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 23mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 84mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 69.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
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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