Utah's Favorite Green Jello Salad
It's said that the state of Utah consumes more green Jell-O than any other state. There are plenty of jello dessert recipes out there, but if you're from Utah, this Favorite Green Jello Salad is what you'll be reaching for.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package lemon Jello
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package lime Jello
- 1 can (4-ounce) of pineapple chunks with juice
- 1 can (12-ounce) evaporated milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
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Drain pineapple into 2 cup glass measuring cup. Add enough water to the pineapple liquid to make 2 cups. Put into saucepan and heat liquid.
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Dissolve Jello in hot pineapple liquid. Put Jello into 1 1/2 quart container (the salad will ultimately be made in this container). Place in refrigerator to cool.
- Combine remaining ingredients and add to the Jello when the Jello becomes sticky. Combine well and place back in the refrigerator to let set. Serve with Cool Whip if desired.