Lime and Pear Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Tangy and refreshing Lime and Pear Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

215

Sugar

24g

Fat

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious no-fuss salad recipe, then Lime and Pear Salad might be the one you're looking for. It's perfect to cool you down during hot summer days and makes for a refreshing dessert as well. This salad is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for events, parties, or even just at home with family. It's tangy, sweet, and fun to make.

Instructions

1.	In a small pot, bring water to a boil and dissolve both the lime and lemon gelatin mixes, and then remove them from the heat.
2.	In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cream cheese into the warm gelatin mixture until well-combined.
3.	Drain the pears of their syrup and cut them into bite-sized pieces, then add them to the gelatin mixture with the crushed pineapple and salt.
4.	Pour the mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate it for at least two hours or until it sets.
5.	Serve the chilled Lime and Pear Salad and garnish it with maraschino cherries.

PROS

The Lime and Pear Salad has an incredible tangy and refreshing flavor that’s perfect as a side dish or a dessert in any season.

It’s quick and easy to make, and with just a few simple, affordable ingredients.

CONS

The Lime and Pear Salad contains heavy cream cheese and gelatin which makes it high in fat and calories.

It also contains artificially flavored gelatin which isn’t healthy.

Lastly, the gelatin may create a texture that some find unappealing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although it’s not necessarily a superfood, the Lime and Pear Salad does contain important vitamins C and E from the pears and pineapple. Also, the high water content from the fruit may aid in hydration.

	3 ounces lime gelatin
	6 ounces lemon gelatin
	8 ounces cream cheese
	1 can bartlett pears
	20 maraschino cherries
	1/2 cup crushed pineapple
	1 pinch salt