When I was a kid my mom served Jell-O with fruit cocktail for dessert ; because we had a large family and it was cheap to make. After I got married we moved to California and I got a job. Every Friday all the gals would bring a dish to serve for lunch. One lady brought in this delicious Jell-O salad and I requested the recipe. I made it all the years my kids were growing up. It was one dish I took to picnics and gatherings because so many people loved it. I have not made it for a very long time and I am not sure I have the original recipe correct but this version is very close to what I remember. This Jell-O is a refreshing dish to bring to any outdoor gathering.

Step 1: Ingredients and Utensils

1 Large package Lime Jell-O

3-4 Stalks chopped celery

1 Cup Large curd cottage cheese

1/2 Cup Cream cheese

1 Cup Canned Pineapple I suggest the very small tid bits and not the chunks. Don't use fresh pineapple it won't set up.

Lime and parsley for garnish

1 cup chopped pecans or nuts optional
2 Cups boiling water

Utensils:

Mixing bowls, sauce pan, spoon, shallow casserole dish, measuring cup, knife, and cutting board.

Step 2: Heat Water

Heat 2 cups of water until boiling.
Turn off the heat.
Add the Jell-O and stir until the Jell-O sugar is dissolved.
Let cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Measure and Chop

Chop 1 cup of Celery.
Chop 1 cup of pecans or nuts optional.
Chop 1/2 cup cream cheese.
Measure 1 cup cottage cheese.
Sliced lime and parsley are for garnish

The cream cheese should be a little chunky but not big chunks.

Step 4: Add Cream Cheese

When the Jell-O has completely cooled.
Add the cream cheese and stir.
Put this mixture in the refrigerator until it just begins to set.

Step 5: Add Ingredients

Remove the Jell-O mixture from the refrigerator.
Add the drained pineapple, celery, cottage cheese, and nuts.
Mix well.
Place in the refrigerator until firm.

Step 6: Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

I had almost forgotten how good it was. Even hubby made several comments about it tonight. I have tried to find the original recipe online without success. The original recipe did not have nuts and used lemon and lime Jell-O. I did find similar versions using mayonnaise and whipped cream; but this recipe was different.

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