World Flavors Cookbook

Green Jell-O Salad

Lime Jell-O set with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, and pecans — Utah's famous potluck 'salad' that is actually a dessert.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 2 boxes (3oz each) lime Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can (20oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 container (8oz) Cool Whip, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Stir well.
2. Add crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir.
3. Fold in cottage cheese.
4. Fold in Cool Whip.
5. Add nuts.
6. Pour into a 9x13 dish or decorative mold.
7. Refrigerate 4+ hours until firmly set.
8. Serve cold.