Hidden Pear Salad

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield 6-8 servings
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Light and fluffy, this colorful salad is a very flavorful family favorite. When I made it for my husband's family before we were married, we all joked about not being able to find any pears, so the name stuck.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) pears, liquid drained and reserved
  • 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
  • Lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool at room temperature until syrupy. Meanwhile, puree pears in a blender.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pureed pears and mix well. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pear mixture. Fold in cooled gelatin.
  3. Pour into a 4-1/2-cup mold that has been coated with cooking spray. Chill overnight. Just before serving, unmold salad onto a lettuce-lined platter.
Light and fluffy, this colorful salad is a very flavorful family favorite. When I made it for my husband's family before we were married, we all joked about not being able to find any pears, so the name stuck.
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