MERRY CHRISTMAS SALAD
by Ronda Owens
Ingredients
1 cup drained, diced peaches
1 cup drained pineapple tidbits
½ cup diced maraschino cherries
1 package strawberry flavored gelatin
1 cup hot water
½ cup combined peach & pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cherry juice
1 package cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup whipping cream..whipped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions
Drain fruits & chill...retain juice.
Dissolve gelatin in hot water.
Add fruit juices and chill until partially congealed.
Blend cream cheese with lemon juice, salt & mayonnaise.
Fold in whipped cream.
Beat chilled gelatin until light & fluffy.
Fold into cream cheese mixture.
Add fruits & marshmallows.
Pour into chilled, buttered, 9" pie plate.
Freeze until firm.
Serve on crisp lettuce... garnish with coconut balls.
