Congealed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small lemon or cherry jello
1/2 c. water
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. mild Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. cherries, halved and drained
1/2 c. whole pecans (I cut in pieces)

Preparation

Simmer 1/2 cup of water with the pineapple juice drained from the can.
Add jello and stir while it is simmering until it is dissolved.
Add mayonnaise and milk; beat with mixer.
Add nuts, cherries, pineapple and cheese.
Put in refrigerator until congealed.