Angel Salad

This colorful holiday salad is a tart, crunchy favorite. The recipe will take several hours, as the Jell-O® must set. Substitute frozen whipped topping for whipped cream, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the lime flavored gelatin in hot water. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pineapple, pimento peppers, celery and pecans. Fold in the gelatin. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until thickened but not firm.

Step 3

Whip the heavy cream in a small bowl until thickened. Fold into the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours, or until firmly gelled.