Grandma Lula's Lime Salad
Bright, nostalgic, and delightfully refreshing, Grandma Lula's Lime Salad is a cherished classic that balances zesty lime flavors with creamy, fluffy textures. This vintage recipe combines lime-flavored gelatin, tangy cream cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, and a hint of crunch from chopped pecans, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Topped off with a silky whipped topping, this no-bake retro dessert salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious—ready in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time). Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday spreads, Grandma Lula’s Lime Salad is both a sweet and tangy crowd-pleaser that will transport you to simpler times.
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Ingredients
- 3 oz Lime-flavored gelatin mix
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 8 oz Crushed pineapple (canned, with juice)
- 1 cup Cold water
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, dissolve the lime-flavored gelatin mix in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved.
Step 2
Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and mix thoroughly. Let it cool slightly for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
Step 4
Gradually add the slightly cooled gelatin mixture into the cream cheese, beating continuously to combine and avoid lumps.
Step 5
Stir in the crushed pineapple along with its juice, folding gently to evenly incorporate.
Step 6
Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light, fluffy, and evenly combined.
Step 7
Add the chopped pecans and stir to distribute them throughout the salad.
Step 8
Pour the mixture into an 8x8-inch square dish (or a decorative mold if preferred). Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 9
Refrigerate the lime salad for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Step 10
Once set, serve sliced into squares or unmolded onto a serving platter, and enjoy a blast from the past with Grandma Lula’s Lime Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1364.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2485.7 |
| Total Fat 188.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 229.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1090.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 192.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 156.0g | |
| Protein 32.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 337.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1034.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories