Mom's Special Lime Jello Salad

Now that I'm staying with Mom in Bellingham, I have to do a lot more cooking. Of course, we have to eat (and our good friend Jeanne helps out a lot with that!), but I also need to help Mom get back into her normal routine here at home.


One thing we've been doing together is cooking her favourite foods. She makes a simple Lime Jello Salad that keeps well in the refrigerator and is a refreshing addition to her lunches and dinners. I especially like it because it is quick and easy.

Mom's Special Lime Jello Salad

1 small package of lime jello
1 cup hot water
1/2 of a 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple
1 large red apple
15-20 red seedless grapes
2 large stalks celery

Dissolve jello in hot water in an 8X13 glass baking dish. Stir in the half can of crushed pineapple (freeze the rest for another batch).

Let the jello cool while you prepare the other ingredients. Cut the grapes in half. Give the celery a fine chop. When the jello is cool, add the grapes and celery.

Cut the apples into small pieces immediately before putting them in the jello and make sure they are coated with the mixture. This will prevent discolouration and help the salad last longer.

Cover with plastic wrap. Pat it down to touch the surface of the jello. This will also help it to keep longer in the refrigerator, usually up to a week.

If you are looking for a tasty salad to take to a holiday potluck, this one easily fits the bill. For a quick and easy side salad at supper, just shred some lettuce, place the jello on top, add a dollop of mayonnaise and shake a little paprika over the top. Yum!

Do you have any favourite jello recipes? Let me know. - Margy