Lime Pineapple Salad

Seasoned Cook's Note:

COOL REFRESHING FLAVOR!! This salad has always been a hit at our family gatherings and the men love it best. It goes well with any entree. A very pretty salad when served on a lettuce leaf for dinner. Cooking time includes refrigerator time.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 9

• 2 (3 ounce) packages lime gelatin powder (jello)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Dissolve packages of lime gelatin mix in 2 cups boiling water, remove from heat and stir well. Add 2 cups cold water and stir.
2. Place gelatin mixture in a medium size bowl and allow to get cold in refrigerator. When gelatin mixture is slightly beginning to set around edges of bowl (test frequently -- you do not want it to completely set) remove from refrigerator.
3. (To insure cream cheese is soft enough I microwave it for 20 seconds.) With an electric mixer beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl and add small amounts by tablespoons into gelatin while beating. Add mayonaise.
4. By hand, stir in drained pineapple, marshmallows and pecans. Pour into a 2 or 3 quart pyrex dish or plastic container and place in refrigerator. Let mixture get completely cold for at least 4-5 hours before serving.
5. May be dipped out of container or served cut in squares topping a lettuce leaf.
6. Enjoy!