3 oz. pkg. lime Jello
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
1 c. ginger ale
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 (3 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese
2 1/2 c. well drained diced pears

Dissolve the Jello and salt in hot water. Cool and add ginger ale and lemon juice. Pour Jello mix about 1/2 inch deep in loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3 inches. Chill until firm. Soften cheese and mix in a tablespoon of remaining Jello. Chill rest of Jello until slightly thickened and whip with beater until fluffy and thick. Blend in softened cream cheese and beat, blending thoroughly. Fold in diced pears. Pour over firm layer of clear Jello. Chill until firm. Unmold on bed of crisp lettuce. Slice to serve.