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Lime Salad
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 280 Minutes
Servings: 12
Great summertime salad/dessert. Cook time includes chill time.
Ingredients:
1 (6 ounce) package lime jell-o gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage (i use sprite)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) carton cool whip, thawed and divided
Directions:
1. Dissolve jello in water.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
3. Add jello mixture; beat until smooth.
4. Stir in vanilla, fruit, soda, and pecans.
5. Chill until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
6. Fold in three-fourths of the Cool Whip.
7. Pour into a 13x9 inch pan.
8. Chill for 4 hours or until firm.
9. Cut into squares; garnish with remaining Cool Whip.
By RecipeOfHealth.com