A Different Retro Lime Jell-O Salad

When I was a kid my mom served Jell-O with fruit cocktail for dessert ; because we had a  large family and it was cheap to make.  After I got married we moved to California and I got a job.  Every Friday all the gals would bring a dish to serve for lunch.  One lady brought in this delicious Jell-O salad and I requested  the recipe.  I made it all the years my kids were growing up.  It was one dish I took to picnics and gatherings because so many people loved it.  I have not made it for a very long time and I am not sure I have the original recipe correct but  this version is very close to what I remember.   This Jell-O is a refreshing dish to bring to any outdoor gathering.  

1 Large package Lime Jell-O

3-4 Stalks chopped celery 

1 Cup Large curd cottage cheese

1/2  Cup Cream cheese

1 Cup Canned Pineapple I suggest the very small tid bits  and not the chunks.  Don't use fresh pineapple it won't set up. 

Lime and parsley for garnish

1 cup chopped pecans or nuts optional 
2 Cups boiling water

 

Utensils:

Mixing bowls, sauce pan, spoon, shallow casserole dish, measuring cup, knife, and cutting board.

 

 

 

Heat 2 cups of water until boiling.
Turn off the heat.
Add the Jell-O and stir until the Jell-O sugar is dissolved. 
Let cool to room temperature.
 

Chop 1 cup of Celery.
Chop 1 cup of pecans or nuts optional.
Chop 1/2 cup cream cheese. 
Measure 1 cup cottage cheese.
Sliced  lime and parsley are for garnish 

 The cream cheese should be a little chunky but not big chunks.  

When the Jell-O has completely cooled. 
Add the cream cheese and stir. 
Put this mixture in the refrigerator until it just begins to set. 
 

Remove the Jell-O mixture from the refrigerator. 
Add the drained pineapple, celery, cottage cheese, and nuts.
Mix well.
Place in the refrigerator until firm. 
 

I had almost forgotten how good it was. Even hubby made several comments about it tonight.  I have tried to find the original recipe online without success.  The original recipe did not have nuts and used lemon and lime Jell-O.  I did find similar versions using mayonnaise and whipped cream; but  this recipe was different.  

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