According to legend, this holiday salad was always served at Christmas dinners at my Great-Grandma Bessie’s house. My mom makes it now and in spite of the seemingly horrible ingredients (!!) it is so popular in my family that she always has to make a double batch for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
GREEN JELL-O SALAD RECIPE
1 3oz. box lime Jell-o
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whipped cream (or Lite CoolWhip)
Dissolve the lime Jello in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Add the mini marshmallows and dissolve. Cool until set.
Beat Jello-marshmallow mixture with electric or hand beater. Add the drained
crushed pineapple and celery; mix well. Add mayonnaise and gently fold in whipped cream.
Pour into Jello mold or ring. Chill at least 2 hours. Serves 6-8.
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