Best Lime Surprise Salad Recipes

GRAPE, LIME, AND QUINOA SALAD SURPRISE

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A great summer salad that's healthy and delicious. Throw in some cooked shrimp to make it into a meal.

Provided by wader

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cucumber, chopped
½ cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh mint, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste
⅔ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
8 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

Toss grapes, cucumber, quinoa, mint, spinach, and almonds together in a large bowl; sprinkle salt over the top.
Whisk grapeseed oil and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 235.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

LIME SURPRISE SALAD

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This is my grandmother's recipe. My family traditionally serves this during the holidays. Note: Cook time is approximate chilling time.

Provided by Sue Stone

Categories Gelatin Salads

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pkg lime gelatin (3 oz. each)
2 c boiling water
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained (large)
1/2 tsp prepared horseradish
1 can(s) eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 c mayonnaise
1 pt cottage cheese
1 can(s) chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Dissole gelatin in boiling water; add crushed pineapple. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the gelatin mixture.
3. Chill.