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Lime Jello Cabbage Salad Recipe

This vibrant and surprisingly crunchy Lime Jello Cabbage Salad is a family favorite, perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a unique side dish for ham or pork. Sweet and tangy lime jello combines with crisp shredded cabbage and carrots for a refreshing texture that's both nostalgic and utterly delicious. This recipe is easily adaptable to use regular or sugar-free jello, making it a healthy and customizable option. Get ready for rave reviews – it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 57.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.0 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lime Jello Cabbage Salad

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium head cabbage (1 cup shredded)
  • 1 medium carrot (1/2 cup grated)
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • ice cubes (to make 1 cup liquid with pineapple juice)

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How to Make Lime Jello Cabbage Salad

  1. Shred 1 medium head of cabbage in a food processor until finely shredded and measure out 1 cup.
  2. Grate 1 medium carrot until you have 1/2 cup of grated carrots.
  3. Combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrots in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  4. Drain one 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple, reserving the juice in a measuring cup.
  5. Add ice to the pineapple juice until you have exactly 1 cup of liquid.
  6. Set the pineapple juice mixture aside.
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently heat 1 cup of water.
  8. Add 1 (3 ounce) package of lime-flavored gelatin to the warm water, stirring until completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
  9. Add the 1 cup of reserved pineapple juice and ice to the gelatin mixture. Stir until the ice melts completely.
  10. Pour the jello mixture over the cabbage and carrots in the 8x8 inch dish.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  12. Cut into 9 squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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