Lime Surprise Salad Recipes

GRANDMA'S LIME GREEN JELLO SALAD RECIPE (WITH COTTAGE CHEESE & PINEAPPLE)

Steps:

• In a large multi-cup measuring cup (I use my 4 cup Pyrex), add all of the reserved pineapple juice and then add enough water to the juice to make a total of 2 cups. Pour into pot and bring just to a boil.
• Add the lime Jell-o mixes to the boiling pineapple juice/water and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, allow to cool just slightly.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayo and evaporated milk. Combine until very smooth. Slowly stir in the Jell-o mixture until all is incorporated with the mayo/milk mixture. Stir in the crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and walnuts.
• Pour mixture into an 8×8″ glass casserole pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight (preferred).

LIME SURPRISE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Dissole gelatin in boiling water; add crushed pineapple. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken.
• 2. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the gelatin mixture.
• 3. Chill.

LIME NUT JELLO SURPRISE

Steps:

• 1. Boil 2 cups of water. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the boiling water and the lime Jello mix. With a fork, blend the cream cheese into the hot mixture until it's in tiny pieces.
• 2. Add the cold water, drained pineapple, and walnuts. Mix well.
• 3. Pour into a 8 x 8" pan and refrigerate until set.

LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water. Stir in salt. Stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened.
• Fold cabbage, carrots, and nuts into thickened gelatin. Pour mixture into an 8 inch mold that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Chill until firm.
• Set mold in a sink of hot water for a few seconds when ready to unmold. Place serving plate on top of mold, and turn over. Lift off mold.

FLUFFY LIME SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

CHILI LIME FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the cut fruit to a large serving bowl. Add the lime zest, juice, and chili powder to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the chili-lime mixture over the fruit and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

LIME JELLO SALAD WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in sugar and hot water.
• Stir in pineapple and chill until mixture begins to stiffen, but is not firm.
• Whip lime mixture using an electric mixer. Add cottage cheese and beat all together.
• Fold in whipped topping.
• Pour in a flat pan, we use a square 8 x 8 or 9 x 9' pan. Chill.

EXOTIC LIME SYRUP FOR FRESH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer the water and sugar, ginger, lime peel, turmeric or saffron, whole spices for 5 minutes. Let cool and strain out spices. Stir in fresh lime juice before serving over fruit.