Lime Gelatin Salad Recipe

By Suesee50

Ingredients

• 1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve gelatin in water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla, oranges, pineapple, soda and pecans. Chill until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Fold in three-fourths of the whipped topping. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; garnish with the remaining whipped topping.
Yield: 16-20 servings.