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Lemon Lime Jello Salad: A Retro Favorite

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Lemon Lime Jello Salad is a nostalgic, creamy, and tangy retro dish combining lemon and lime gelatin with cottage cheese, sweetened condensed milk, pineapple, and mayonnaise, perfect for potlucks or holiday tables.

Ingredients

3 oz lemon JELLO

3 oz lime JELLO

0.25 oz unflavored gelatin

2 cups hot water

14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup crushed pineapple (not completely drained)

1 pint cottage cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

Lemon and lime zest for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Dissolve both boxes of JELLO and unflavored gelatin in hot water in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, pineapple, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined.
  4. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
  5. Sprinkle on lemon and lime zest if desired.
  6. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
  • Swap pineapple with mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries for different flavors.
  • Use light mayonnaise and reduced-fat cottage cheese to reduce calories.
  • Increase sweetened condensed milk for a sweeter taste.
  • Use fat-free cottage cheese for a lighter version but expect slight texture changes.
  • Use plant-based gelatin for a vegetarian option.
  • Mini marshmallows can be added for extra sweetness and texture.
  • Ensure pineapple is not overly drained to avoid watery salad.
  • Substitute cream cheese for smoother texture if desired.
  • Keep salad refrigerated up to 3 days; do not freeze.

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