Congealed Salad

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This congealed salad is a dessert my family has been making for years.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
9
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 1 (6 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O gelatin

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 32 ounces large curd cottage cheese

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced

  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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

  2. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth; fold into gelatin. Add cottage cheese, fruit cocktail, pineapple, oranges, apple, banana, cherries, and walnuts; mix well.

  3. Pour into a mold or dish and refrigerate until completely set, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

501 Calories
22g Fat
62g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 531mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 418mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.