DessertSide Dish

Lime Jello Fluff Salad

Name: Lime Jello Fluff Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 85 g lime gelatin powder; 450 g cottage cheese full-fat recommended; 340 g crushed pineapple from a can, well-drained; 225 g frozen whipped topping thawed; 30 g pecan chopped (optional); 150 g mandarin orange from a can, drained (optional)

A classic no-bake potluck dessert, this sweet and creamy salad combines lime gelatin with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping. It comes together in minutes and just needs to chill before serving.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 10 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 269 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

salad

85 glime gelatin powder
450 gcottage cheese, full-fat recommended
340 gcrushed pineapple, from a can, well-drained
225 gfrozen whipped topping, thawed

garnish

30 gpecan, chopped(optional)
150 gmandarin orange, from a can, drained(optional)

Equipment

strainer · large bowl · spatula

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, combine the dry lime gelatin powder and cottage cheese.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Mix thoroughly to ensure the gelatin powder is evenly distributed and starts to dissolve into the moisture from the cheese.
2
Add the well-drained crushed pineapple to the bowl and stir to combine.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Press the pineapple against the side of a strainer to remove as much liquid as possible to prevent a watery salad.
3
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula until just combined and no streaks remain.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing, as this can deflate the whipped topping and make the salad less fluffy.
4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling is essential for the gelatin to set properly and for the flavors to meld together.
5
Before serving, gently stir the fluff salad and garnish with chopped pecans and mandarin orange segments, if using.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

59%Score

Calories: 268.9kcal
Protein: 9.7g
Carbs: 22.5g
Fat: 16.4g
Fibre: 1.7g
Sugar: 18.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

This dish is served cold.