This salad was on my Aunt Jane's table at Thanksgiving. While my family always had the official dinner with my Mom's Mom, going to my Dad's Sister's for evening leftovers is one of my favorite childhood holiday memories. We even got to help decorate her Christmas Tree with Icicles (forbidden in my house) all while listening to Brenda Lee's Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree.
LIME JELLO SALAD
1 20 ounce can of crushed Pineapple
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows or 12-15 regular Marshmallows
1 3 ounce package Lime Jell-O
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup of Cool Whip
*1/2 cup chopped Walnuts, Optional
Drain the Pineapple and reserve the Juice. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/2 cups. Bring juice to a boil, add Marshmallows stirring till dissolved. Add Jell-O and dissolve completely. Let mixture cool till it thickens. Combine with Pineapple, Cottage Cheese, and Cool Whip, (*walnuts if using). Spread into a flat container 2-3 inches thick. Chill for 1-2 hours, until set.