In the South, we all grew up with lots of Jello and fruit salads. They were at Sunday dinners, family reunions and church potlucks. We never thought about "sugar-free" jello or "fat-free" cream cheese. They were yummy! Today we can have the choice of full calorie and fat or lightened up versions. The recipe below is from my Aunt Lucile, (Aunt Ikey we call her). It is a really good salad to liven up a meal and add some fruit.
PURPLE LADY SALAD
1-6oz. package black cherry jello
1- 16 oz. can blueberries, drained
2 cups boiling water
1- 16 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans
1- 16 oz. can fruit cocktail
1-8 oz. carton Cool Whip
1. Dissolve jello in boiling water.
2. Fold in blueberries, pineapple, pecans, and fruit cocktail.
3. Let chill until almost congealed and add Cool Whip and mix well and
congeal.
This could accompany a heavy meal to lighten it up, or could be used as a light dessert.
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