Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad

Bright, creamy, and delightfully retro, Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad is the perfect blend of tangy lime, sweet pineapple, and velvety cottage cheese. This no-bake classic combines lime-flavored gelatin with whipped topping for a light, fluffy texture, while the addition of crushed pineapple and optional chopped pecans gives it a satisfying burst of flavor and crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this chilled salad sets beautifully, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for potlucks, family gatherings, or holidays. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a nostalgic dessert, and enjoy the irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy. Keywords: Lime Jello Salad, cottage cheese dessert, retro recipes, no-bake gelatin salad, pineapple dessert ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 oz (1 packet) lime-flavored gelatin mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 8 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, dissolve the lime-flavored gelatin mix in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and drained crushed pineapple. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into the cottage cheese and pineapple mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Step 5

Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Step 6

If using chopped pecans, gently fold them into the mixture at this point.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or a gelatin mold. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or dessert. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped topping or a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1515.7

Total Fat 75.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 21.6mg	0%
Sodium 820.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 163.5g
Protein 29.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9.6IU	0%
Calcium 188.2mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 589.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 49.3%