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Lime jello salad doesn't get any easier than this recipe! All you need is a few minutes to whip together this lime jello with cream cheese, crushed pineapple and marshmallows. Everyone will love this refreshing side dish or dessert. Works great for any holiday, especially Christmas or Easter dinner!

Lime Jello Salad

Time to dig into this zesty lime jello salad! Made with crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and cream cheese, this light and refreshing salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Works great for potlucks or holiday dinners including Christmas, Easter and St. Patrick's Day!
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Keyword Christmas, cream cheese, easter, fruit salad with marshmallows, jello, jello salad, jello with cream cheese, lime jello, lime jello salad, pineapple, potluck recipes, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box 6 oz lime jello
  • 1 brick 8 oz ream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 can 20 oz. crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 cups COOL WHIP whipped topping or whipped cream
  • 10 maraschino cherries rinsed and patted dry (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add lime jello and cream cheese.
  2. Pour boiling water over the top. Whisk together until mostly dissolved.
  3. Stir in cold water, pineapple and marshmallows.
  4. Transfer to large serving bowl or divide evenly into 10 small dishes. (I used 6 oz glass dishes)
  5. Place in the refrigerator until firm, around 4 hours.Before serving, top with whipped topping or whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired.

Recipe Notes

You can use any flavor of Jello for this recipe.

If you prefer to have more marshmallows, you can add up to an additional cup or you can exclude them entirely.

It may take less time for jello to get firm, depending upon the size of the dish used.

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Lime Jello Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
18
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
13
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
14
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.