Congeal Salad

A melange of fruits and nuts are folded into a fluffy mixture of cheese, whipped topping and gelatin. Allow this dessert to chill for several hours before serving.

• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (6 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 32 ounces large curd cottage cheese
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare gelatin according to package directions, substituting 1 cup cold water with 1 cup crushed ice. Place gelatin into freezer until almost congealed.

Step 2

Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth. Fold cream cheese into gelatin. Add cottage cheese, fruit cocktail, pineapple, oranges, apples, banana, cherries and walnuts. Mix well.

Step 3

Pour into mold or dish and refrigerate until completely set.