Grandma’s Lime Green Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese & Pineapple

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Grandma’s 🌏 Lime Green Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese & Pineapple 🍍🥗

 

Why This Vintage Jello Salad Still Wins Hearts

💚 NOSTALGIA IN EVERY BITE – The ultimate throwback to simpler times
💚 UNEXPECTEDLY REFRESHING – Sweet lime + tangy dairy = magic combo
💚 EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE – Fancy-looking but shockingly easy to make
💚 VERSATILE CROWD-PLEASER – Perfect for holidays, BBQs, or church suppers

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Jello Layer:

  • 2 (3oz) packages lime gelatin (like Jell-O)

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 (20oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional but traditional!)

For the Creamy Layer:

  • 1 (16oz) container small-curd cottage cheese

  • 1 (8oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (the secret ingredient!)

  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from can)

Optional Garnishes:

  • Maraschino cherries

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts

  • Shredded coconut

Instructions:

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