Green Jello Salad

5 from 4 votes

This vintage Green Jello Salad is a holiday and potluck hit! With only 6 ingredients and bright, fresh flavors, it's the perfect springtime salad, dessert, or appetizer!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time4 15

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: holiday

Servings: servings

Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

3 ounce package lime Jell-O
3 ounce package lemon Jell-O
20 ounce can crushed pineapple
4 ounces full fat cream cheese softened
8 ounce Cool Whip
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water. Once the Jell-O has dissolved, whisk in ½ cup cold water. Once blended, stir in crushed pineapple. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.
Next day, in a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water. Once the Jell-O has dissolved, whisk in ½ cup cold water. Allow the mixture to cool 1 hour in the refrigerator.
In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add Cool Whip and mix again just until blended.
Remove the bowl of prepared lemon Jell-O from the refrigerator. Whip with a mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 30 seconds.
Transfer the whipped lemon mixture into the cream cheese mixture and mix on low speed until blended.
Add the lime pineapple mixture to the lemon/cream cheese mixture and mix once again on low speed until blended. If desired, fold ¼-1/2 chopped pecans into the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 13"×9" serving dish. Garnish with marshmallows. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.

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Notes

Perfect Lemon Jell-O Texture: In step #3, you'll want to make sure the lemon Jell-O has just started to set but not fully set. This typically takes 1 hour, but you can refrigerate less/longer if needed.

Choosing Whipped Topping: While Cool Whip is a popular choice, you can use homemade whipped cream as a more natural alternative. Simply whip together 1 ½ cups heaving whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Customize the Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet version, use unsweetened whipped topping and reduce the amount of marshmallows or choose sugar-free Jell-O mixes.

Thawing Cool Whip: The simplest method is to let the Cool Whip sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near a heat source, as this can cause it to melt unevenly. For a faster thaw, you can submerge the sealed container of Cool Whip in a bowl of cold water. Make sure the water is cold but not warm or hot. This method should thaw the Cool Whip in about 15-30 minutes.

Experiment with Marshmallows: Instead of using plain miniature marshmallows, try flavored ones like coconut or strawberry for a unique twist.

Other Mix-Ins: You can also include ¼-1/2 nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, pistachios), maraschino cherries, and/or orange segments.

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