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Shamrock Salad Recipe: Creamy, Crunchy, and Citrusy Goodness for Your Next Family Dinner

The Shamrock Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of creamy, crunchy, and citrusy flavors, perfect for family dinners, holiday celebrations, and potlucks. Made with lime-flavored gelatin, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans, this vibrant green salad is easy to prepare and highly refreshing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-ounce package lime-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 9-ounce can crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 12-ounce container cottage cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 10 lettuce leaves for serving
  • 10 lime slices for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Gelatin Base
  1. Dissolve the lime-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Make the Creamy Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine evaporated milk, crushed pineapple with juice, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well.
  2. Add cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and finely chopped celery. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
Combine and Chill
  1. Gradually pour the cooled gelatin mixture into the creamy base, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  2. Fold in finely chopped pecans for added crunch.
  3. Pour the mixture into a serving dish or mold. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the salad is set.
Serve and Garnish
  1. Once set, serve the Shamrock Salad on individual lettuce leaves.
  2. Garnish each serving with a slice of lime for a fresh citrus touch.