Lime Fluff Salad

🍈 Lime Fluff Salad

A retro-inspired, creamy lime dessert salad that’s light, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy sweetness! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a refreshing summer treat.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (3 oz) package lime Jell-O

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed

• ½ cup cottage cheese or ricotta (optional, for extra creaminess)

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for crunch)

• Zest of 1 lime (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Dissolve the Jell-O

• In a large bowl, mix lime Jell-O with boiling water until fully dissolved.

• Stir in reserved pineapple juice (about ¼ cup) to enhance flavor.

2️⃣ Chill & Set

• Refrigerate Jell-O mixture for 30–45 minutes until slightly thickened (like egg whites).

3️⃣ Fold in Fluff

• Gently stir in crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and Cool Whip.

• For extra texture, add cottage cheese or nuts (if using).

4️⃣ Serve

• Spoon into a serving dish and chill 2+ hours (or overnight).

• Garnish with lime zest before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Extra fluffy? Fold in 1 cup whipped cream instead of Cool Whip.
✔ Tropical twist? Add ½ cup shredded coconut.
✔ Make it boozy? Swap pineapple juice with 1 tbsp lime vodka.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

✅ 5-minute prep – Just mix and chill!
✅ Nostalgic flavor – Tastes like a creamsicle in salad form.
✅ Versatile – Swap lime for lemon or orange Jell-O.

Pair with: Grilled meats or enjoy as a light dessert! 🍽️

Want a vegan version? Use plant-based whipped topping and agar-agar instead of Jell-O. 🌱