a popular fruit and cheese combination in beautiful gelatin molds.

Pineapple Cheese Molds

1 package (3 oz.) Jell-O Lemon, Orange-Pineapple,
  or Lemon-Lime Gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 can (8 3/4 oz) pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Dissolve Jell-O Gelatin in boiling water.  Drain pineapple,
measuring 1 cup syrup; add cold water if necessary.  Add to
gelatin.  Chill until very thick (about 1 1/2 hours).  Then
add cheese, pineapple, onion, and nuts.  Pour into individual
molds or a 1-quart mold.  Chill until firm.  Unmold on crisp
greens.  Serve with additional cottage cheese, if desired.
Makes about 3 2/3 cups, or 6 to 8 side salads.

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