Green Jello Salad

Name: Green Jello Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple; 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 3 tablespoons water; 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This nostalgic green Jell-O salad brings a burst of color and flavor to any table, with a playful mix of tangy, sweet and creamy elements that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
3 tablespoons water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine gelatin, water and reserved juice. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until syrupy, about 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture, walnuts, marshmallows and reserved pineapple. Fold in the whipped cream.
Transfer to a 1-qt. serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 276 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Crunchy walnuts, plump marshmallows and tangy pineapple dot this creamy lime salad. It's a refreshing side dish for a family meal or a yummy addition to a potluck dinner. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina

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