Autumn Apple Salad

This sparkling salad is creamy and slightly tart. Nuts and celery add texture. Not only do adults love it, so do the kids! Cut the finished salad into squares and serve on crisp leaves of lettuce. Adjust the amount of nuts, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup diced, unpeeled apples

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil the pineapple and sugar 3 minutes. Mix in the lemon gelatin mix, stirring until dissolved. Stir in the cream cheese. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Gently fold the apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping into the mixture. Transfer to a 9x9 inch square pan. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.