Heavenly Lime Salad

If you've ever made gelatin, you can make this delightful salad. Lime gelatin, pineapple juice, a bit of chilling, and then comes the pecans, pineapple chunks and lots of Cheddar cheese. Chill again and un-mold.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, dissolve lime gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of reserved pineapple juice. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Add mayonnaise to gelatin mixture and whisk together until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Fold in the pineapple, Cheddar cheese and pecans. Pour in 2 quart mold and chill until firm.