Name: Grandma's Chilled Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Strawberry-flavored gelatin mix - 1 (6 ounce) package; Boiling water - 1 cup; Cold water - 1 cup; Seeded, chopped watermelon - 3 cups; Crushed pineapple, in juice - 1 (8 ounce) can; Chopped pecans, divided (Optional) - 1 ¼ cups; Cream cheese, softened - 1 (8 ounce) package; Milk - ¼ cup; White sugar - ¼ cup; Whipped topping - ½ (8 ounce) container

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Grandma's Chilled Watermelon Salad

1. Strawberry-flavored gelatin mix - 1 (6 ounce) package

2. Boiling water - 1 cup

3. Cold water - 1 cup

4. Seeded, chopped watermelon - 3 cups

5. Crushed pineapple, in juice - 1 (8 ounce) can

6. Chopped pecans, divided (Optional) - 1 ¼ cups

7. Cream cheese, softened - 1 (8 ounce) package

8. Milk - ¼ cup

9. White sugar - ¼ cup

10. Whipped topping - ½ (8 ounce) container

How to cook deliciously - Grandma's Chilled Watermelon Salad

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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

4. Stage

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.