Simple Lime Jello Salad Recipe
Lime Jello Salad is sweet and full of flavor. You will love the flavor combination of this delicious side dish! This is a no-cottage cheese lime jello salad recipe.
I admit, I love a good Jello Salad!
We have quite the collection of them on Simply Side Dishes and for good reason!
They are easy, cheap but so dang delicious!
And our newest favorite, Lime Jello Salad is no exception.
You will love the way this Jello turns out because it fairly fool proof and even the simplest of chefs can handle it.
I also think Jello is a great first recipe to introduce your kiddos to when teaching them to cook.
It involves measuring, boiling water and patience– all things you have to learn!
What can I serve with Jello Salad?
Jello is pretty universal and can be served along side any entree.
I love eating it at a BBQ or potluck but you can eat it anytime!
Here are a few of our favorite dishes to serve alongside Lime Jello Salad.
Copy Cat Costco Mac and Cheese
FAQ
How long will Jello Salad keep in the fridge? If properly stored in an airtight container it should be good for 1-2 days.
Can I make Jello Salad ahead of time? Yes. I would recommend making it several hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to mesh. Be sure to serve within 24 hours. If doing so, put the nuts on right before serving.
Can I double this recipe? Always!
Can you freeze Jello Salad? No, please don’t freeze this dish for later consumption. It will become too mushy to enjoy later on.
Can I leave out the coconut flakes? Yes, you can.
Substitutions
I have never tried a different flavor of pudding so I would stick with vanilla. If you do experiment be sure to leave a comment letting me know how it turns out!
If you don’t have lime jello you can try a different flavor- but just don’t call it Lime Jello Salad!
Don’t use pineapple chunks for this recipe, but if it’s all you have then use a sharp knife to chop them into the size of crushed pineapple.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces vanilla pudding mix
- 5 ounces lime jello
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 of a 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
- Mixed nut topping (optional)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Remove from heat and quickly mix in the jello and pudding mix.
Pour into a glass dish and add pineapple evenly throughout.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least four hours.
Remove from fridge and move the jello to a large bowl – mash around until it’s broken up.
Mix in Cool Whip and coconut flakes.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Lime Jello Salad
Ingredients
- 3 ounces vanilla pudding mix
- 5 ounces lime jello
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 of a 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the jello and pudding mix.
- Pour into a glass dish and add pineapple evenly throughout. I have used various sizes of glass dishes, they all work.
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Remove from fridge and move the jello to a large bowl – mash around until it’s broken up.
- Mix in Cool Whip and coconut flakes.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
List of ingredients needs to be more specific:
size of can of pineapple
size of container of Cool Whip
What size is the glass dish – looks like 9 x 13 but can’t be sure.
In future, please be specific! Thanks!!
Apologies, Bev. I just assume people would use the standard size or could tell from the picture, but I have added those. I will be more specific in the future 🙂 In regards to the glass dish, I use a different size every time and it always turns out. You can use a 9×13.
Making this for Mother’s Day
I hope you enjoy that!
Does it use instant pudding or the kind you cook? Ty.
Powdered, instant pudding 🙂
Try using pistachio pudding, pineapple bits, any type of nut (chopped pecan or chopped walnut) or no nut at all. Then follow above recipe
Thanks for your modifications!