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Peggy's Salad
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Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Real California Cream Cheese
– 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Real California Ricotta cheese
– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3 cups (12 ounces) grated Real California sharp Cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
– 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
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Directions:
Prep time: 20 minutes, plus time for salad to cool and to set
In a large bowl, combine Jell-O and 2 cups boiling water, stirring to dissolve Jell-O. In a medium bowl, combine marshmallows and 2 cups boiling water, stirring to dissolve marshmallows. Stir marshmallow mixture into Jell-O mixture; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Stir in pineapple (with its juices). Transfer to a 3-quart serving bowl or to twelve 1-cup serving bowls; set aside in the refrigerator until set.
Whip whipping cream to soft peaks; spread over salad. Sprinkle cheeses on top; set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Recipe courtesy of Carol Ahlem, California Dairy Farmer
Per Order:
Serves 12.
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