1 (16 oz.) can pear halves
1 pkg. Jello lime gelatin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/8 tsp. ginger

Drain pears and measure liquid. Add water to liquid to make 3/4 cup. Dice pears and set aside. Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Add measured liquid and lemon juice. Measure 1 1/4 cups and pour into an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Chill until set but not firm. Place cream cheese in blender. Blend at low speed until smooth and creamy. Very slowly add remaining gelatin and the ginger; cover and blend at low speed, about 15 seconds or until smooth. Chill until thickened. Fold in pears and spoon over gelatin in pan. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Unmold, and serve with crisp salad greens and mayonnaise, if desired.