Green Jell-O Salad
Love it or hate it, this molded Green Jell-O Salad is an American icon and a favorite at our house! It's easy to make, looks impressive, and great for warm days when you want a cool, no-bake treat!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple drained but reserve the juice
- 2 1/2 cups water or more to make up 3 cups of liquid with the reserved pineapple juice
- 1 (6-ounce) package powdered lime gelatin (or two 3-ounce packages)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Spray a 5- to 6-cup bundt pan or jello mold with a thin layer of cooking spray. Set aside. Drain the crushed pineapple but do not discard the pineapple juice.1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- Add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to equal 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Add to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. You can also just microwave the liquid until it is boiling (about 3 minutes), then stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold water.2 1/2 cups water, 1 (6-ounce) package powdered lime gelatin
- Pour about 3/4 cup of the plain lime jello mixture into your prepared jello mold (or a bowl or 8-inch square pan) and transfer to the fridge to set up (about 30-45 minutes). This layer is really just meant to give a bright pop of color and design to the finished jello.
- Meanwhile, whisk 3/4 cup of the remaining gelatin into the cream cheese until combined. Gradually add the remaining gelatin, whisking again until smooth.1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- Stir the crushed pineapple and chopped pecans into the creamy jello layer, then carefully spoon it over the clear layer once it has set up. Return the jello mold to the fridge and chill for 4 hours or until firm.1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted pecans
- To release the jello from its mold, fill a pan about half-way with hot water. Lower the jello mold into the water for just 3-5 seconds. You don't want to melt the jello, just loosen it a bit. Remove the mold from the hot water and plate a serving plate upside down over the mold. Invert the whole thing and the jello should slide right out onto the plate. If it doesn't work, flip it over and put the mold back into the hot water for a few more seconds, then try again. Serve or refrigerate immediately until ready to serve.
Notes
- Substitutions: You can also use lemon-lime soda like 7Up or Sprite in place of the water.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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