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Nov 10, 2012

HOLIDAY SPECIAL CONGEALED SALAD


A sweet and tangy compliment for poultry - perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey - in my house, it's not the holidays without this one!

SERVES: 12  (make a day ahead)

INGREDIENTS:

2 – 3 oz. pkgs       Lemon Jell-O
2 C                         Boiling water
1-3/4 C                  Cold water

8 oz.                      Philly Cream Cheese – room temperature
1 tsp.                    Salt
1 – 8 oz. can        Crushed pineapple – drained
1 C                        Chopped pecans
1 C                        Celery – thinly sliced on the diagonal

1/2 pint                Heavy whipping cream
3 TBSP                Sugar               


DIRECTIONS:

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water – add cold water and let cool to room temperature.

Cream salt and cheese until smooth – add Jell-O liquid and blend until smooth.  Add pecans, celery and pineapple and stir by hand.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with 3 TBSP sugar until stiff.  Gently fold whipped cream into cheese/Jell-O mixture.

Pour into a 9x13 metal pan or glass dish and chill OVERNIGHT