Grandma's Lime Green Jello Salad
A refreshing and colorful retro treat combining lime Jello, cottage cheese, and pineapple, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve the juice)
- 1 cup water (more or less as needed)
- 2 packages lime Jello (3 oz each)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup evaporated milk (canned)
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preparation
- Drain the crushed pineapple and reserve the juice.
- In a saucepan, combine the reserved pineapple juice and enough water to make 1 cup of liquid. Bring it to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lime Jello until it fully dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it has thickened slightly so that the other ingredients don’t sink.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, evaporated milk, cottage cheese, and finally, the crushed pineapple. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish and refrigerate until set, typically for 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- Once chilled and set, slice or scoop out servings and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Can be frozen in individual portions for longer storage.