Cherry Coca-Cola Salad

Cherry Coca-Cola Salad

Some people may not be familiar with the congealed Jello salads of yesteryear, but this one is still one of my favorites. I am serving it tonight with chicken, sliced heirloom tomatoes, garden fresh peas with Chili Sauce (Fresh Tomato Relish) and iced tea. It's been a hot day here in Tennessee and this sounds so good. I hope you will give it a try.

1 large package cherry Jello

1 can black pitted cherries

1 small can crushed pineapple

12 ounces (1-1/2 cup) Coca-Cola, well stirred

1/2 – 3/4 cups crushed walnuts, toasted

Drain pineapple juice into a saucepan. Add cherries and cherry juice; bring to a boil. Add Jello, stir until dissolved. In a bowl measure Coca-Cola. Stir until all bubbles are gone. Add crushed pineapple, nuts and boiling cherry mixture. Chill until set.

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar or to taste

Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and sugar well. After Jello has set, spread on top.