Pruitt’s Jello Salad
(from home4edu’s recipe box)
Doris’ recipe that Britt always made! lol
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: Salad
Ingredients
- 2 C liquid - reserved from drained pineapple + water
- 1 C mayo
- 1 C cottage cheese
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 15 1/4 oz can
- 2 - 3oz packages of jello (mix & match or the same flavor; strawberry and anything is good. Peach is great)
- 1/2 C chopped nuts -pecans or almonds work. More if you like
Directions
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Drain canned pineapple, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to liquid to make 2 C.
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Pour in a saucepan and bring to boil or use a microwave safe vessel and heat to almost boiling.
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Dissolve the jello in the hot liquid. Must stir to make sure it dissolves.
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Allow to sit out and cool slightly then chill in the icebox until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Fold the jello into the Mayo mixture.
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Chill in fridge until set.