Grandma's Chilled Watermelon Salad

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I found this recipe in a box of my grandmother's papers and loved it from the first time I made it. Also very good over a pretzel, vanilla wafer, or graham cracker crust.

Submitted by SNUGGLES61
Updated on February 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 3 cups seeded, chopped watermelon

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice

  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans, divided (Optional)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Directions

  1. Combine gelatin and boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add cold water and mix well. Place in the refrigerator and chill until partially set, about 1 hour

  2. Add watermelon, undrained pineapple, and 1 cup pecans to the gelatin and mix well. Spoon into a salad bowl. Place back in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 1 hour.

  3. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.

  4. Add milk and sugar to cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture over the gelatin and sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
26g Fat
35g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 150mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.