Yum Yum Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) jello (orange flavor)
1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 c. cold water
1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip

Preparation

Heat water and sugar to boiling point; add jello.
Dissolve over heat.
Add pineapple; refrigerate to thicken.
Fold in Cool Whip; add cheese and nuts.
Refrigerate to congeal.
Serve on lettuce as salad.
Cut in squares; top with cherries for dessert.