Old-Fashioned Green Jello Salad with Pineapple and Cool Whip

A large white serving bowl filled with lime jello salad and topped with cool whip and a cherry.

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Old-Fashioned Green Jello Salad with Pineapple and Cool Whip

This old-fashioned green jello salad recipe is a time-honored tradition in our Midwestern family! Made of lime jello (gelatin), crushed pineapple, and cool whip we then add chopped nuts and shredded cheese before serving.

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green jello salad, Jello Salad, lime jello salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

Small Saucepan
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cup

Ingredients

20 ounces crushed pineapple
12 ounces lemon lime soda
6 ounces lime jello (1 large package or 2 small)
8 ounces Extra Creamy Whipped Topping
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
4 ounces mild cheddar, shredded (optional)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine 20 ounces crushed pineapple and 1 12-ounce can lemon lime soda. Set over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 6 ounces lime jello. Mix until gelatin is fully dissolved.
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. This can also be done the night before to make preparation easier.
When jello mixture is set, transfer to a large mixing bowl, breaking up the jello into smaller pieces. Add in 8 ounces extra creamy whipped topping and stir gently to combine.
Fold in 1 cup chopped nuts and 4 ounces shredded mild cheddar, if using.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated, covered, for up to two days.
Substitute 1 cup water and ⅔ cup sugar for the soda, if desired.

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