Green Jello Salad Thingy

Submitted by OhMyStars

"One of perhaps three worthwhile recipes I took from a high school Home Ec class many years ago. I've played with it over the years, and this seems to be a good balance of flavors and textures."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
• 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip (or equivalent)
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups mini marshmallows (more or less to taste)
• 1 pint cottage cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. Prepare lime jello as directed, set to soft-set stage in fridge.
2. Gently fold in additional ingredients in fair sized bowl.
3. Pour into a mold or cake pan.
4. Let set in refrigerator for another 4-5 hours.
5. Unmold using warm water dip technique.
6. Use only 8 oz of cool whip for fresher taste.

Reviews

[jewhitman]

Thank you, Thank you!!!!!! I have been looking for this recipe for soooo long. I remember having it as a kid and I am so excited to have found it. I used the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! I sprinkled mini colored marshmallows and it is so precious! Thanks again!

 

[Flautatime]

So yummy!! I was looking for just such a recipe tonight to make for tomorrow's dinner. It was so easy to make. Thank you for posting it! It hasn't hardened yet, but I tasted it anyway and it will be delicious!!!

 

[Lizzybob]

My mom used to make this every Thanksgiving and Easter. It's always a hit!