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a bowl filled with jello fluff with nuts, pineapples, and cottage cheese
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Small Batch Pineapple Lime Jello Salad

This Pineapple Lime Jello Salad, also known as Moonglow Salad, is made with lime Jello, crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and nuts. It’s a favorite recipe and one of my most requested desserts—and it’s so simple to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: jello salad, lime jello salad, lime jello with crushed pineapples, moonglow, pineapple lime jello salad
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces canned crushed pineapple (half of a 20-ounce can)
  • 12 ounces small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 (0.3-ounce) packet sugar-free lime jello (8.5 grams)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
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Instructions

  • Prepare the Pineapple Juice: Drain the juice from 10 ounces of canned crushed pineapple into a measuring cup that holds at least 1 cup. Add enough hot water to the juice to make 1 cup of liquid in total.
  • Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the drained pineapple, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  • Dissolve the Jello: In another bowl, mix the Jello packet with the pineapple juice and hot water mixture. Stir until the Jello is fully dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until it starts to thicken and gel slightly.
  • Whip the Jello: Remove the partially set Jello from the refrigerator and whip it with a whisk or mixer until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the Mixtures: Gently stir the whipped Jello into the pineapple and cottage cheese mixture until well combined.
  • Add Nuts: Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  • Chill: Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until it firms up.

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Notes

  • Make sure the Jello is fully dissolved in the hot water for a smooth, lump-free texture.
  • Whip the Jello when it’s slightly thickened but not fully set—an electric mixer works best for this step.
  • Use chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch, or leave the nuts out if you prefer.
  • Chill the salad completely before serving to allow the flavors to come together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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