LIME-PEAR SALAD - MOM'S RECIPE

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Mom was fond of fruit salads, and they were usually a gelatin combination, which was popular at the time I was growing up. Sometimes the color makes it more appealing, and it also makes it festive for a holiday meal. I remember her making this, but when I tried it, I changed things. It is better with lots of lime flavor, and...

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 can(s) pear halves, (using one can drained and mashed),reserve liquid .
1 tsp plain gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water
1/2 c lime juice,add to juice enough to make one cup.
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese mashed
1 Tbsp simple syrup, more if taste isn't sweet enough.
SECOND LAYER
1 pkg 3 oz. size, jello, lime flavored
1 c boiling water
1 c cool whip
1 small jar, marashino cherries*optional

Steps:

  • 1. Boil water and pear juice, enough to make one cup. First Mixture: Stir 1 packet gelatin with a little cold water, stir in lime juice,then add the warm juice and the mashed pears add one or two Tbs. simple syrup, and stir in softened cream cheese, and whip together well.Optional: add four drops of green food coloring. Chill until thickened.
  • 2. In another bowl combine 1 cup boiling hot water and Lime Jello and stir well, let cool, and then add 8 oz. of Cool Whip. Chill until thickened.
  • 3. Prepare a mold by spraying with oil; I used a bundt pan. Place slices of the second can of pears in the bottom, spoon the first mixture of Pears/juice/cream cheese into the mold. Then add the final layer of Lime Jello/Cool Whip and cover tightly with foil and chill overnight. If making early in the a.m. it should be fine by evening.
  • 4. Turn the mold upside down over a serving platter, and tap gently to loosen gelatin. Decorate with marashino cherries if desired. It's great for dessert or on lettuce as a salad.

Erma Williams
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!


Vasilis Vasili
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This salad sounds like the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Nathan Hills
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I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so refreshing and delicious.


Stalin Chidiya
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Meno Khan
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The lime juice really brightened up the flavor of the pears.


Ayetuoma Endurance
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Rashid Alam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Rs Grow
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy.


Md Ajomgir Islam Ajom
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the lime juice brightens up the flavors of the pears and walnuts.


Athesham Ashan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Simon Gledhill
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish to my grilled salmon. The combination of the sweet pears, tangy lime, and crunchy walnuts was perfect.