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Experience a delicious taste and nostalgia when you bring this Furr’s Lime Jello Salad copycat recipe to life. This beloved side dish comprises zesty lime gelatin, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp pecans, making every bite a delightful adventure. It will certainly upgrade any meal you serve it with.
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Lime delight jello salad
Growing up, Jello salads were always served on special occasions. When dining at Furr’s Cafeteria, we had the opportunity to enjoy some of those wonderful classic dishes that we could only enjoy on special occasions.
Jello salad was one of those dishes that we all would gravitate towards. Lime is the most popular flavor. It’s tart, sweet, and pretty too! A delight for the eyes and the tastebuds.
What makes Furr’s Jello salad so good?
This Jello salad offers a sweet yet tart essence. It is made with simple ingredients that combine to create an exceptional flavor profile. The cottage cheese adds richness to the salad, while the chunky pineapple pieces provide texture and tang. Nuts give it a nice crunch.
Meanwhile, the Cool Whip makes it incredibly light and adds to its overall deliciousness. I would say that there isn’t one specific ingredient that makes this recipe special, but rather, the unique combination of components.
Enjoying this dish will likely bring back memories of simpler times, especially if you grew up going to Furr’s.
Why you’ll love this recipe
This recipe is an effortless way to amaze your loved ones. You don’t need to put in a ton of elbow grease or have any prior experience in the kitchen to make a successful Jello salad like this.
Although the preparation time is only 10 minutes, the outcome is absolutely divine. The hardest part is being patient enough to wait for the salad to set! The rest of the process is a piece of cake.
And since it makes ten servings, it is perfect for small gatherings. Making it in a casserole dish means that it is easily transportable. Wait until it is set, cover it with foil, and bring it to your next potluck! Everyone will surely rave about it, especially since those on a gluten-free diet can enjoy it, too!
Recipe ingredients
This lime gelatin salad is made with a few simple ingredients. Chances are you already have everything on hand to make this delightful salad. Here’s a list of what you need:
- Lime Jell-O
- Water
- Canned crushed pineapple
- Small curd cottage cheese
- Cool Whip whipped topping
- Pecans – you can use walnuts if you prefer them.
How to make Lime Jello Salad
If you have never made a Jello salad, you will find that they are very easy to make. This simple recipe is great for a beginner cook. Here are the recipe steps:
- Combine gelatin and warm water in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until the gelatin is dissolved in the liquid.
- Add cold water and stir to combine.
- Add crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and Cool Whip.
- Stir until the Jell-o mixture is smooth and blended with no large whipped topping lumps.
- Pour mixture into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Sprinkle pecans on top.
- Refrigerate the cottage cheese jello salad for several hours or until set.
If you haven’t tried this creamy sweet lime green Jello salad you are missing out on a real treat. You don’t have to enjoy this one for Christmas dinner or special occasions you can make it any night of the week.
What to serve this side dish with
Enjoy this salad as a side. You can put it on your plate alongside your main entrée, and it provides a refreshing twist to your meal. Try it with hearty foods such as holiday meals or Sunday suppers: baked ham, beef stew, or meatloaf.
You can also eat it as an after-dinner treat.
How to store the leftovers
Storing this food is easy since you can keep it in the same casserole dish you make it in. The most important thing is tightly covering it.
You can first cover it with a layer of plastic, then foil. If your casserole dish has a tight-fitting lid, or if you want to transfer it to an airtight container, that’s even better! Keep it in the refrigerator.
How long does it last?
This lime Jello salad lasts approximately 5 to 7 days in the fridge. After that, it loses quality and begins to separate.
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Furr’s Lime Jello Salad
Here is a fancy and fun green Jello salad with sweet lime flavor.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Furrs Cafeteria Green Jell-O Salad, Lime Jello Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Jello lime gelatin 2 small boxes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple drained
- 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 8 ounces Cool whip whipped topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
Place the lime gelatin in a large mixing bowl.
Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
Add 1 cup cold water into mixture and stir to combine.
Add drained crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and Cool Whip whipped topping.
Stir mixture until the mixture is smooth and blended. There should be no large lumps of the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
Refrigerate until set.
Notes
You can lightly toast the pecans if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.3mg
